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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – The multi-disciplinary weekly intelligence driven operations, under the auspices of Operation Vala Umgodi which include, the Department of Home Affairs and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) with the focus on hotspot areas linked to illegal mining and related crimes secured the apprehension of suspects near informal settlements situated around mining areas of Frances Baard and Namakwa Districts. The disruptive operations commenced on Monday, 09 December 2024, to Sunday 15 December 2024. Actions executed by the combat, pro-active, and operational support teams included stop and search, vehicles and foot patrols, vehicle checkpoints at primary and secondary routes around mining areas, and tracing of wanted suspects at informal settlements During the multi-disciplinary operations, 53 suspects, aged between 16 and 55, were apprehended for crimes, which included illegal mining, undocumented persons, trespassing, possession of suspected diamond bearing material, possession of suspected drugs, dealing in drugs and riotous behaviour. The team traced and apprehended three wanted suspects for murder, housebreaking, and culpable homicide. The police issued fines for traffic violation offences amounting to R 18 000-00. Tools, equipment, drugs, and money believed to be the proceeds of crimes were confiscated by the police. The overall commander of Operation Vala Umgodi in the Northern Cape, Colonel Kagisho Diamond, applauded the members from Frances Baard and Namakwa Districts for their commitment towards the fight against underground and surface illicit mining activities and encouraged communities to report illegal mining to SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App. Ends
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