Bloemfontein – Four men, two brothers and two police constables, were arrested for being in possession of gold-bearing material in Thabong, Welkom, Free State police said on Wednesday.

Sergeant Thabo Litabe said an investigation led police on Tuesday to a house in Thabong which belonged to one of the men.

Gold dust and a homemade mill were found. The four were arrested at the scene.

Litabe said the two brothers were from Phomolong village in Rheerderpark, while the two policemen were stationed at Thabong’s crime prevention unit.

They were expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Sapa