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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – Illegal mining and associated criminal activities were dealt a blow when members of Operation Vala Umgodi operationalised information received regarding alleged illegal mining activities and apprehended eight suspects. Based on intelligence information received, a disruptive operation was conducted by Operation Vala Umgodi comprising of proactive and combatting teams together with Vetus Private Security in Kleinsee on Sunday, 05 January 2025. Way-lay operations were executed at the targeted area where police pounced on eight suspects who were allegedly actively engaged in illegal mining activities. Seven foreign nationals and one South African national between the ages of 18 and 55 years old were subsequently arrested for illegal mining, possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, trespassing, and for being illegally in the country.
The public is encouraged to report illegal mining and other related crimes to SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.
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