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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – The intensive disruptive actions executed in mining hotspot areas by Operation Vala Umgodi members, including SAPS, South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and a Private Security Company led to the arrest of nine suspects and the discovery of suspected unpolished diamonds in Kleinzee on Friday, 20 December 2024. Intelligence driven information was received by members regarding alleged illegal mining activities taking place at a farm near Koingnaas. The members, together with Vetus Private Security, operationalised the information and tactically approached the farm and apprehended nine suspects. Suspected unpolished diamonds were found in possession of a 31-year-old suspect, and another suspected unpolished diamond was found in possession of another 33-year-old suspect. The nine suspects between the ages of 30 and 47 were apprehended for illegal mining, possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, undocumented persons, theft, and trespassing Mining implements and a knife were found in possession of the suspects and confiscated by the police. The police management in Northern Cape encouraged communities to get involved and join the fight against illegal mining by calling SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App. Ends
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