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Media Statement NELSPRUIT – As part of an ongoing effort to combat illegal mining activities in the area of Ehlanzeni, members deployed for Operation Vala Umgodi conducted a disruptive operation at Slaaihoek in the outskirt area of Waterval Boven on Saturday, 21 December 2024. The operation involved members of Combat, Pro-active, Tactical Response Team, Crime Intelligence, Operational Support Team as well as the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). During the disruptive operation, five (05) suspects, aged between 28 and 42, were apprehended for various offences, including illegal mining, contravention of Immigration Act of South Africa as well as for unlawful possession of equipment including suspected to be used during illegal mining activities. The men and women in Blue also confiscated items such as generators, a gas cylinder, gas regulator, some gas pipes and other equipment. The suspects are expected to appear at the Belfast Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 December 2024 facing the said charges. Meanwhile the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has applauded members for the job well done and intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining activities. Ends
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