Scorpions bust drug syndicate
Johannesburg - The Scorpions have cracked an international drugs smuggling ring working out of South Africa, reported 702 Eyewitness News on Thursday.
The special unit seized drugs with a street value of R250m in Alberton as they swooped on the gang, said 702.
Five people were arrested and were remanded by Alberton magistrate's court to next week for a bail application, said the radio.
Beeld reports that the Scorpions have confirmed that a "gang" was arrested.
However, a spokesperson wouldn't give any more details.
According to 702, three of those arrested were nabbed at a self-storage facility in Alberton as they were dropping off a delivery of hashish and dagga.
The radio report said the bust was made after a lengthy undercover operation, which included surveillance cameras and phone-line taps.
News source: www.news24.co.za
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