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.
July 26, 2024
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