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Drugs destruction operation conducted by the SAPS

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Through #OperationShanela, we continue to smoke out criminals in all forms of shape from every corner of this country.

Since its inception in May 2023, 114 769 suspects were arrested for being in possession of drugs and 29 820 suspects were also arrested for dealing in drugs.

All drug exhibit materials approved for destruction this morning all undergo a thorough auditing process. These exhibits are verified against the destruction authority within the system, and a secondary audit is conducted by the Component: Quality Management before the final destruction to ensure full compliance with prescribed standards.

The #SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory: Chemistry Section plays a critical role in analysing confiscated substances and providing courts with scientific reports that detail:
💊The type of drug;
💊The quantity of the drug;
💊The classification of the drug as per relevant legislation.

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