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South African police arrest five in $37m drug bust

South African police arrested five people in connection with a $37 million drug bust. The suspects were allegedly running a multimillion-dollar crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation on a farm in Limpopo province.
WHO: South African police
WHAT: Arrested five people in a $37 million drug bust tied to an alleged crystal meth manufacturing operation.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
WHERE: Limpopo province, South Africa
WHY: The arrests were made in connection with an alleged crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation.

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