Two Mexicans arrested in South Africa in methamphetamine lab

South African police have discovered a methamphetamine laboratory and arrested two Mexicans, the police said in a statement.

He detailed that “four suspects, including the farm owner and two Mexican nationals, were arrested on 19 July 2024 in an intelligence-driven operation by members of the Limpopo Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team assisted by the Limpopo Tactical Response Team at a farm in Groblersdal where a multi-million-dollar clandestine laboratory was discovered.”

Authorities “received information about suspicious activities occurring at the farm.”

“Four structures on the property were searched and large quantities of chemicals used in the manufacture of illicit drugs were recovered, including acetone and crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of 2 billion rand ($109.5 million).

The police recalled that “the Directorate for the Investigation of Priority Crimes has discovered 10 clandestine drug laboratories since the beginning of this year and made 34 arrests.

As the investigation continues, the arrested suspects will make their first appearance before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on 22 July 2024 on charges of manufacturing, trafficking and possession of illicit drugs.” He also did not rule out the arrest of more suspects.