Two Congolese nationals were arrested in Uitzicht last night after police discovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant.

Members of Kraaifontein Crime Intelligence were initially on a mission to locate a person suspected of possessing an unlicensed firearm, but their search led them to a house on Antilope Street where an illegal alcohol operation was in full swing.

“Assisted by Durbanville SAPS, officers raided the premises at around 22:30pm and found two men, aged 23 and 24, along with large quantities of alcohol and equipment used to produce it illegally,” the police said.

Police further added that large quantities of alcohol and manufacturing equipment were seized during the operation.

The two men were arrested on the spot and are due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court facing charges of illegal alcohol manufacturing.