CRIME SCENE: Rondebosch, Cape Town: A 42-year-old man is expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 19 October 2026 in connection with manufacturing fake Med-Lemon sachets.

The suspect was arrested in Rondebosch on Friday 16 October 2026 and the Hawks South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) team have since launched an investigation into the matter.

Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, said a clandestine laboratory was discovered in Rondebosch during an intelligence driven operation which was conducted by the Hawks together with the South African Police Service Flying Squad.

A machine that is allegedly used to manufacture Med-Lemon as well as boxes that contained Med-Lemon sachets were discovered. The value of the med-lemon is unknown.

The suspect has been charged for Contravention of the Medicines Control Act.