Drugs worth R154-million uncovered at upmarket Ballito estate meth lab
Hawks spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo said the meth lab had been operating for some time.
Police raided a massive meth lab at an upmarket Ballito estate yesterday evening, seizing R154 million worth of drugs, North Coast Courier reports.
The raid at Simbithi Eco Estate happened just after 6pm following the Umhlali Saps, Umhlali K9 Unit and the Hawks being granted a warrant.
The estimated value of the drugs is expected to increase as investigations continue however, no arrests have as yet been made.
Hawks spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo said the meth lab had been operating for some time.
Simbithi Eco-Estate Home Owners Association (SEEHOA) general manager Malcolm Samuel said the meth lab was discovered at the Ilala Complex.
“The Saps were called to the estate and attended the scene with our security team. An investigation is underway, and due process will be followed.
“As the investigation is at a sensitive stage we are unable to share further detail at this stage, but will do so when we are able to,” said Samuel.
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