PARKTOWN – The endeavours of the police in Gauteng continue to yield positive results as they have shut down an illegal micro distillery and arrested eleven suspects.
On Tuesday, 06 September 2022, the team consisting of members from Crime Intelligence, Provincial Investigation Unit, Ekurhuleni Trio Task Team, SAPS Katlehong, DPCI, Immigration Officers and Brand Protectors operationalised information about a group of people manufacturing illicit alcohol in Katlehong.
During the operation, illicit liqour with an estimated street value of R5 000 000 was discovered and eleven suspects, of which ten are suspected to be foreign nationals were arrested. The suspects will be processed by Department of Home Affairs.
The suspects will be charged with operating an illegal micro distillery, contravening the Liquor Act and unlawful possession of ethanol.
The concerted efforts of the teams involved are commendable and appreciable.
The public is urged to continue working together with police in the fight against crime by reporting any criminal activities on the Crime Stop Line 08600 10111 or leave anonymous tip-offs on My SAPS App which can be downloaded on any smart phone. All information received will be treated as strictly confidential.
Source: South African Police Service