Cape Town – Police have launched an investigation after an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant was uncovered in Durbanville, Western Cape, on Monday.
According to South African Police Service (SAPS), the operation was discovered by City of Cape Town Metro Police officers who were responding to a complaint about the illegal sale of liquor at a property in Zebra Street on 5 January 2026.
“Durbanville SAPS is investigating a case of illegal manufacturing of alcohol after a manufacturing plant was uncovered by the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police,” police said.
#sapsWC Durbanville #SAPS is investigating a case of illegal manufacturing of alcohol after a manufacturing plant was uncovered by the City of Town’s Metro Police on Monday, 05/01.
The officers attended to a complaint of liquor being sold at the premises in Zebra Street,… pic.twitter.com/gKjrtZAITW
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 6, 2026
Metro Police officers made the discovery while attending to reports that liquor was being sold unlawfully from the premises.
“The officers attended to a complaint of liquor being sold at the premises in Zebra Street, Durbanville, when the discovery was made,” SAPS confirmed.
Authorities believe the find could assist in dismantling broader illegal operations linked to the illicit alcohol trade in the area.
“The discovery of this plant will be used as a stepping stone to uncover more illegal manufacturing plants in this illicit industry,” police said.
No arrests have been confirmed at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
