By OBAKENG MAJE
More than 18 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Vala Umgodi in Kleinzee on Saturday. The police, joined by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of Home Affairs, conducted disruptive operations that led to the arrest of 11 suspects for illegal mining, 3 undocumented persons and 4 suspects for drug-related crimes.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said, numerous mining equipment, including bags with diamond bearing gravel, generators, drugs and money believed to be the proceeds of crime were confiscated.
“If you see something, say something. Report illegal mining to the SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111,” he said.
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