Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is leading a raid intended to reclaim hijacked buildings on Gauteng's East Rand.

Mchunu says illegal connections in these buildings are putting lives at risk.

Officials will also be looking to clamp down on the drug trade in Germiston.

SABC News reporter Mbalenhle Mthethwa is there and joins me now.

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