FAKE ALCOHOL FACTORY UNCOVERED IN MIDRAND

The police in Gauteng arrested a father and son after illicit alcohol manufacturing plant was uncovered in Midrand on Wednesday, 06 August 2025.

At the manufacturing plant, police discovered illicit alcohol to the estimated value of R2 million already packaged for distribution and some inside containers.

Members of Gauteng Highway Patrol Unit received a tip-off from a concerned member of the public about a strange movement of people at one of the properties in Midrand. The police responded swiftly and proceeded to the property.

On arrival, police found illicit alcohol that includes brandy, gin, rum and vodka, some of which were branded with known alcohol brands. Police also found chemicals that are suspected to be used during the manufacturing process.

The Highway Patrol Unit members were joined by the members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) who processed the scene. A 36-year-old man who was found at the scene was arrested. Investigation led to the arrest of the second suspect, aged 70.

The suspects are expected to appear before Midrand Magistrate Court facing charges that include dealing in illicit liquor, Contravention of Liquor Act, and Contravention of Customs Act.