Seven foreign nationals have been apprehended for operating an illegal alcohol production facility in Klapmuts in a significant crackdown on illicit trade, Cape town Etc reports.
The arrests occurred on Monday, as members of the Maitland Flying Squad responded to intelligence about the unlicensed manufacturing of alcohol at a premises along the R44 road.
Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed the operation, revealing that the team discovered not only advanced alcohol manufacturing equipment but also a substantial amount of raw materials.