Two nabbed for manufacturing fake booze

JOHANNESBURG - Two suspects have been arrested in Dobsonville for manufacturing illicit alcohol.

Police say the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by the Johannesburg K9 unit.

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The team seized machinery, packaged alcohol, branded labels, and cash believed to be proceeds of crime. 

The suspects, both foreign nationals, are expected in court on Monday.

They face charges of illegal manufacturing of alcohol. 

Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni applauded the members for cracking down on illicit alcohol.

Mthombeni went on to say illicit alcohol harms both the economy and public health.

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