Ethiopian And Malawian Nationals Arrested After Diepsloot Police Raid Spaza Shop And Seize Crystal Meth Worth Over R500,000
Diepsloot SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members seized approximately 2kg of Crystal Meth during an ad hoc operation at Diepsloot informal settlement on Monday, 28 September 2026. The operation followed information about the suspected storage and distribution of illegal narcotics at a spaza shop in the area.
The information was received from a registered informant, who indicated that a known target was expected to receive a consignment of Crystal Meth weighing about 3kg, with an estimated street value of more than R700,000. The drugs were allegedly intended for distribution and sale in the surrounding area.
Acting on the information, Diepsloot SAPS CPU members promptly responded and conducted a search at the identified spaza shop. During the operation, police seized approximately 2kg of Crystal Meth, estimated to have a street value of more than R500,000. The known target fled the scene before police could make an arrest.
Two suspects, identified as Ethiopian and Malawian nationals, were subsequently arrested in connection with the suspected possession and distribution of illegal narcotics. The suspects are expected to appear before court on charges relating to the possession and distribution of illegal narcotics.