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Media Statement NELSPRUIT – Two foreign nationals, aged 33 and 39 were arrested by the Combat and Proactive members of the Police, deployed for Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga on Sunday, 05 January 2025. The two were cornered on the R38 Road next to Consort Mine in Barberton, after being found in possession of some explosives. A report by the Police indicates that the astute members were busy conducting Vehicle Check Points (VCP) when they spotted a black BMW 1 Series with two occupants inside. The vehicle was then stopped by the members, followed by a search. It was during this time when members found the explosives, jackhammers, waterboots, as well as cash amounting to R10 000,00. The suspects were nabbed after failing to give an account as to why they were carrying such items. The two are due to appear at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Meanwhile preliminary investigation by the Police revealed that one of the suspects was out on bail during his arrest as there is a pending case against him, for possession of a firearm without a licence, of which he is scheduled to appear at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on 30 January 2025.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended for the zeal and outstanding efforts displayed by the team assigned to deal with illegal mining activities.
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