By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Six suspects were arrested for Contravention of the Illicit Mining Act and trespassing 19 June 2024. The suspects were arrested during multi-disciplinary team executing Operation Vala Umgodi in the Northern Cape.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said police in the Frances Baard District were busy conducting routine visible patrols around the old Colville mine shaft sites and netted five suspects aged between 31 and 67 busy with alleged illegal mining activities.
Sam said the suspects were arrested and mining implements were confiscated.
“In the Kooinaas Mine, near Kleinsee in the Namakhwa District, the Vala Umgodi team were alerted by mine security of an intruder inside the mine premises.
“The team responded and arrested the suspect. All suspects will appear in court soon. The police in partnership with all stakeholders will tirelessly heighten efforts to eradicate illegal mining in the province.
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