By OBAKENG MAJE

Ten foreign nationals were arrested for Contravention of the Immigration Act. The police in Northern Cape, embarked on Operation Vala Umgodi, where they net on illicit mining activities.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said, the police allegedly confiscated numerous illicit mining equipment such as generators, bags with gravel, sieves, shovels, hand hammers, drills and extension cords.

Sam further said the operation commenced on 19 until 21 January 2024. He added that, the operation included stop and searches, the tracking of undocumented immigrants, combating transit crimes and conducting routine vehicle inspections.

“Numerous routine patrols were conducted during, which fines valued at R2 550 were issued for traffic violations.

“The police will continue unabatedly to combat illicit mining activities and request the public to report any criminality to the police. The suspects will appear in the Port Nolloth Magistrate Court soon,” said Sam.

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