11 arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a Swartruggens farm

Police say a number of those arrested are suspected to be Mexican nationals.

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May 13, 2026 - 12:27
11 arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a Swartruggens farm

Eleven people have been arrested during a drug bust on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West.

Police say a number of them are suspected to be Mexican nationals.

They have set up an elaborate drug operation on a property that seems to operate as a game farm.

The owner of the property was not on site when police pounced.

A multi-disciplinary police team is still conducting investigations on the scene.

Police say drugs amounting to at least 100 million rand were found at the property.

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