HARTBEESPOORTDAM POLICE SEIZE FOUR FIREARMS AND UNCOVER DRUG LABORATORY

Four suspects were arrested and four firearms, including a rifle and three handguns, were seized following an intelligence driven operation at a Plot in Scheerpoort, close to Hartbeespoortdam on Tuesday, 06 October 2026.

Hartbeespoortdam SAPS Crime Prevention members received information regarding suspected illegal activities at the property and the information was subsequently shared with Brits Crime Intelligence and Hartbeespoortdam K9 for further intelligence gathering and verification.

Upon arrival at the identified address this morning, members found three females and one male.

A search of the premises uncovered what appeared to be a drug laboratory, with processed drugs, a drug production mixture and equipment allegedly used in the manufacturing of drugs.

The four suspects, a 39-year-old Zimbabwean National male and three females aged between 23 and 29, were arrested and charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, as well as dealing and manufacturing of drugs in terms of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act, 1992 (Act No. 140 of 1992).

The suspects are expected to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court soon.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams, commended the members for their swift response and collaboration which led to the arrests.

He said the police remains commited in dismantling organised crime syndicates involved in the manufacturing and distribution of drugs and send a stern warning to criminals that the South African Police Service remains resolute and relentless in the fight against crime.

Police investigations into the matter and to determine the value of the seized drugs are continuing.