An illegal drug rehabilitation facility in Ruyterwacht is under investigation after allegations of abuse and assault of patients emerged on Wednesday. | MarvinCharles_
A 35-year-old man from the facility was reported missing and was later found dead at a mortuary.
Police spokesperson, Captain FC van Wyk said according to reports, the man was admitted to a rehabilitation centre in Ruyterwacht, and when the family enquired about him, he could not be found. Western Cape police added that a case of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm was also opened after a 35-year-old from Allison Close in Tafelsig alleged that he was a patient at the rehabilitation centre and that he had been assaulted and tortured.
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