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Media Statement
PARKTOWN – The Ekurhuleni District Police carried out a successful “Vala Umgodi” operation on Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Primrose policing precinct. The operation aimed to address the issue of integrated illegal mining and related crimes in the area. As a result, two suspects were arrested for illegal mining (Mineral Act 20 of 1991), and six suspects were apprehended for contravention of the Immigration Act. Various mining equipment and materials, including gas bottles, generators, pendukas, hammers, steel pots, fan belts, crush machines, spades, oxygen cylinders, gambling machines, pickaxes, shovels, steel balls, stampers, motors, and chains, were confiscated during the operation. This operation demonstrates the Ekurhuleni District Police’s unwavering commitment to effectively combatting illegal activities and prioritizing the safety and security of our communities. Ends
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