29 undocumented immigrants arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi actions in the Namakwa District

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape

KIMBERLEY – The Northern Cape multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi team, tasked to  combat illicit mining activities, executed actions from Friday, 16 August 2024, in  the Namakwa district.

These actions resulted in the arrest of 29 undocumented persons in and around Sizamile location Port Nolloth, Bontekoei and Nataboi mining areas.

Teams comprising of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services and Springbok Public Order Police, executed the disruptive activities.

Numerous mining implements and diamond bearing gravel was confiscated during these operations.

The suspects were detained in order to be processed and verified by the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services officials before being formally charged and presented to Court for deportation.

If you See something, SAY something. Report illegal mining to the SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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