Five to appear in court over R600mln Musina drug manufacturing bust

Five suspects who were arrested while manufacturing drugs with an estimated value of more than R600 million at a farm in Musina in Limpopo will appear at the Musina magistrate’s court on Monday.

Five suspects who were arrested while manufacturing drugs with an estimated value of more than R600 million at a farm at Musina in Limpopo, will appear at the Musina magistrate’s court today. #MorningLive #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/vZGjGRQWuW — SABCNews_MorningLive (@MorningLiveSABC) August 24, 2026 They each face charges of manufacturing and being in possession of illicit drugs.

The suspects were arrested on Friday during a multi- disciplinary operation.

The suspects include two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabwean nationals and a Malawian citizen.

Police arrested the five as they were in the process of processing crystal methamphetamine at the farm last week. #sapsLIM [BREAKING: MASSIVE DRUG LAB UNCOVERED] At this hour, Police in Limpopo uncovered a massive drug manufacturing operation worth an estimated R600 MIL in Musina, Limpopo.

This is developing story.

More details to follow soon. #DrugLab #DrugsOffTheStreets ME pic.twitter.com/yFjHl7vzQy — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) August 21, 2026 Police also seized an undisclosed amount of cash.

The intelligence-driven operation by the Hawks, Crime Intelligence, the Special Task Force, the South African Narcotics Bureau, and other partners began two months ago after a tip-off from the community.

The farm has now been cordoned off as investigations continue.

Police are on the search for more suspects in the alleged drug syndicate.

Meanwhile, two suspects will appear in the Phalala Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo after they were arrested in possession of illicit cigarettes.

The two were arrested at the Groblesbrug border post with illicit cigarettes worth two million rand.