Three foreign nationals were arrested during an intelligence-driven anti-drug operation in Parys, Free State, where police seized a substantial quantity of Crystal Meth, Mandrax and cash.
Three foreign nationals have been arrested, and a substantial quantity of suspected crystal meth and Mandrax was seized during an intelligence-driven anti-drug operation in Parys over the weekend.
The arrests were made by members of the South African Police Service's Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (Section C2) following information that suspects living at a property in Kort Street were allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said officers were deployed to Parys on Friday, 24 July 2026, for crime-combating duties when they noticed suspicious activity at the residence.
"Following an on-site intelligence gathering, information revealed that foreign nationals residing at the premises were actively involved in drug peddling," Kareli said.
