JMPD and Hawks dismantled an illegal distillery in Hekpoort, seizing R20m worth of counterfeit alcohol and arresting a 45-year-old man.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and Hawks dismantled an illegal distillery in Hekpoort, West Rand District, seizing counterfeit alcohol, machinery, and cash worth R20 million. A 45-year-old man was arrested as the alleged manager and shareholder of the operation, which produced whiskey, brandy, gin, and vodka. The bust highlights JMPD's commitment to combating organized crime.