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Western Cape police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Khayelitsha, seizing mandrax tablets worth R1 million during a raid on a suspected drug facility.
A 67-year-old Limpopo farm owner, arrested in connection with a R2 billion drug manufacturing laboratory, has been granted R50,000 bail after successfully appealing his case. The arrest, which also involved three Mexican nationals allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, uncovered one of South Africa's largest crystal meth operations.
Convicted drug kingpin Fadwan Murphy has been sentenced to eight years in prison or a R48,000 fine for failing to submit income tax returns for himself and his company.
In a significant operation, Cape Town police uncover a vast arsenal of illegal firearms and drugs, raising concerns over organised crime in the region.
An 18-year-old Howick West boy died following an alleged drug binge on Sunday.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has committed his department to addressing critical issues including drug abuse, crime, and power supply challenges in Gauteng schools.
Cape Town police executed two drug busts on February 25, arresting a 26-year-old man for dealing and a 43-year-old man for possession, seizing various narcotics during each operation.