Three people were arrested after police uncovered a cannabis-cultivation laboratory at a house in Lemoenkloof, Paarl on Wednesday (27 October).

Const Ndakhe Gwala, a spokesperson for the Western Cape police, said Crime Intelligence and the Paarl Crime Prevention Unit worked together in the operation.

“The team executed a search and seizure warrant at a house in De Villiers Street, Lemoenkloof on Wednesday 27 October 2026 about 10:30.”

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Police found two men, aged 32 and 38, and a 44-year-old woman at the property.

The search led to the seizure of various cannabis products, cannabis plants, magic mushrooms and equipment used to cultivate cannabis products.

Gwala said the three suspects were arrested on charges of dealing in drugs.

The suspects were expected to appear in the Paarl Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (29 October).