By OBAKENG MAJE
Three suspects aged between 28 and 53 were apprehended for illegal mining during the Operation Vala Umgodi. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the multi-disciplinary team followed up on intelligence-driven information regarding illegal mining activities taking place at a mine situated outside Windsorton on 27 April 2024.
“A tip-off was received that illegal miners were allegedly operating on privately-owned vacant land. When the police approached the identified mining area, the suspects allegedly fled in different directions, evading arrests.
“The police found equipment and mining implements believed to be used by the illegal miners,” said Shemane.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded the police for their continued efforts and commitment in the fight against illegal mining in the Frances Baard District.
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