By BAKANG MOKOTO
30 January 2025- Four undocumented suspects were arrested by the police and security personnel for illegal mining and trespassing in coordinated efforts at Kleinzee mine on 28 January 2025. This comes after multi-disciplinary teams of Operation Vala Umgodi, conducted vehicle and foot patrols at illegal mining hotspot areas.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said they received a tip-off from Vetus Security Guards regarding alleged illegal mining activities taking place at Kleinzee Mine. Shemane said the police swiftly reacted and operationalised the information.
“Upon arrival, four men were found engaging in illegal mining. The four suspects aged between 25 and 40, were subsequently arrested and the equipment that was used in the commission of illicit mining were confiscated.
“The public is encouraged to report illicit mining by using the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS App,” he said.
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