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- The JMPD has seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs worth nearly R280 000 in a raid on a Hillbrow drug den.
- Acting on a tip-off, the operation recovered crack rock and Nyaope, but no arrests were made at the scene.
- Police have launched a manhunt for the individuals responsible and are urging the public to provide further information.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has delivered a significant blow to the city’s drug trade after a successful operation in Hillbrow netted a substantial haul of illicit narcotics.
Acting on a tip-off, the JMPD’s Tactical Response Unit (TRU), supported by the Undercover Unit, raided a known drug den in the area.
The intelligence-led operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, with a combined street value of nearly R280 000. The haul included crack rock worth an estimated R92 000 and Nyaope with a street value of R187 500.
♦️BREAKING NEWS♦️
— COJ People’s MMC Public Safety (@PublicSafetyMMC) July 30, 2025
The MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, has led a high-impact raid on a Hillbrow drug den, following an intelligence-driven operation by JMPD TRU and the Undercover Unit.
Confiscated:
✅Rock worth R92,000
✅Nyaope worth R187,500
The City is reclaiming… pic.twitter.com/JNw7cPnRDO
Although no arrests were made during the raid, the JMPD has launched an intensive manhunt for those behind the operation.
Investigations are ongoing as police work to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for distributing these harmful substances.
JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca praised the team’s efforts, stating,
“This operation is a testament to the JMPD’s unwavering commitment to eradicating drug-related crime from our city.”
He added, “We will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle these drug networks. We urge community members to continue providing valuable information that assists us in these crucial efforts.”
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