| 2024/12/28 |
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Media Statement GAUTENG – Six males who are suspected to be illegal miners were arrested in Riverlea, Langlaagte, following a shootout with the police on Friday, 27 December 2024. Police recovered unlicensed firearms and ammunition used by the suspects. Police received information about illegal mining activities that were taking place in Riverlea and members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU), operationalised the information, and went searching for the suspects. On arrival at the mentioned spot, police found tools that are used for illegal mining. While confiscating the tools, the suspects started shooting at the police and the shootout ensued. Police arrested two suspects who were found in possession of two firearms, a rifle and pistol, and magazines loaded with ammunition. Four more suspects were arrested in the vicinity. The arrested suspects are facing charges that include possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and attempted murder. Further investigation revealed that all the suspects are illegal in the country.
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