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IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Massive drug bust: Police seize R54. 3 million worth of heroin and tik in Goodwood
The heroin and tik seized during the raid at a home in Goodwood. Image: SAPS Two foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after police seized a total of R54.3 million worth of drugs. The Western Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the bust comes after an intelligence-driven operation in the area. 'At approximately 1.45pm, members attached to Operation Restore operationalised information which led them to a residence situated at Molteno Street in Goodwood where they initiated a search of the premises. During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,' Pojie said. A 32-year-old Tanzanian national who was an occupant of the room was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value go about R1 million. As police officers extended the search to another bedroom, they found more heroin. 'Officers found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of R16,000. This led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national for the possession of drugs,' Pojie said. He said the officers continued to search the home and came across more contraband. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence. The estimated street value is R53.3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million,' Pojie said. He said the investigation in this matter is being conducted by the narcotics section located within the Provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives. Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile welcomed the arrests and praised the members for their efforts to rid the streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking. IOL
The South African
01-07-2025
- The South African
Police bust counterfeit liquor operation in Johannesburg
An illegal distillery producing counterfeit liquor has been shut down in Jeppe, Johannesburg, following a police raid that uncovered fake liquor worth more than R3.5 million. Authorities confirmed the seizure during a joint operation led by the Gauteng Highway Patrol, the Provincial Organised Crime Unit, and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department's K9 Unit. Acting on intelligence, officers stormed the premises and found an elaborate setup for producing fake whiskey, vodka, and gin. The operation began when officers encountered a man claiming to be the owner. He presented a liquor license registered to a business based in Mpumalanga, which raised red flags. 'Following a search of the property, the team discovered the manufacturing and production of whiskey, vodka and gin, including the reprint of counterfeit labels and packaging,' said police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi. Authorities discovered large volumes of counterfeit liquor stock and sophisticated equipment used to mimic well-known liquor brands. According to police, the estimated R3.5 million in seized goods includes potential tax losses due to unpaid excise duties. Police arrested six individuals at the scene, including the man who claimed ownership and five others believed to be employees of the illegal operation. They are charged with fraud, manufacturing counterfeit liquor, and tax evasion. 'The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs division and Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) were called to take over the scene and investigations,' Nevhuhulwi confirmed. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon and face formal charges. Meanwhile, the police have warned consumers to be cautious about the source of alcoholic products, especially as counterfeit liquor poses health and safety risks. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- IOL News
High-speed chase leads to arrest of foreign national drug trafficker in Limpopo
A white Volkswagen Polo TSI, allegedly used by the suspect to transport drugs, was intercepted by police in Mokopane. Inside the vehicle, officers discovered a box of Kat drugs. A 38-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Limpopo in a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, after being caught in possession of Kat drugs valued at R150,000 during a high-speed police pursuit in Mokopane. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect was arrested on May 9, 2025, by members of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit after they received intelligence about drug sales in the Mokopane area. The man was allegedly operating from a white Volkswagen Polo TSI registered in Limpopo. Police spotted the suspect's vehicle along Thabo Mbeki Street and attempted to intercept him.
