Seven undocumented foreign nationals arrested in Ogies for manufacturing illicit alcohol:
Seven undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested after police uncovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing operation at a plot in Ogies, Mpumalanga.
Acting on information from the public about suspicious activities, SAPS members raided the premises and discovered large quantities of unlabelled alcohol, brewing equipment, chemicals and packaging materials.
The value of the seized illicit alcohol and equipment is still being determined.
The suspects have been charged with contravening the Liquor Act, with additional charges under the Immigration Act after it was established they were in the country illegally.
Police are also searching for the owner of the property.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Ogies Magistrate’s Court.
SAPS thanked members of the public for reporting suspected criminal activity.