WC Hawks pounce on suspected illegal steroid manufacturing lab in Paarl
The lab is situated at an Industrial Park on Old Paarl Road.
On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, the Hawks in the Western Cape pounced on what they believe to be an illegal steroid manufacturing lab in Paarl. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/ Eyewitness News
CAPE TOWN - The Hawks in the Western Cape have pounced on what they believe to be an illegal steroid manufacturing lab in Paarl.
The lab is situated at an Industrial Park on Old Paarl Road.
Forensic teams and Hawks officials were seen moving in and out of the suspected steroids manufacturing facility in Paarl.
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Police officials said Wednesday afternoon's raid was a result of a tip-off about alleged illegal activities at the two-storey building.
What Eyewitness News gathered, although not official, was that the establishment does have a licence to buy and resell steroids, but not to make them.
It is alleged that the first floor was used for legitimate business deals, while the upper floor was allegedly used for the illegal manufacturing of steroids.
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