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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – Persistent disruptive actions by the Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary team led to the arrest of two men, aged 35 and 42, for illegal mining and trespassing, after they were caught red-handed on Thursday 24 October 2024. The operational teams, comprising of SAPS and SANDF, followed up on intelligence driven information from Ekapa mine security personnel, regarding illegal mining activities taking place on the mine premises in Kennelworth, Kimberley. The information was tactically operationalised by both SAPS and SANDF, and the suspects tried attempted to flee however, they were successfully arrested. Mining equipment believed to have been used in the commission of crime, a vehicle as well as suspected diamond bearing rocks were confiscated. On Saturday 26 October 2024, a 57-year-old man, was arrested and issued with a fine for the contravention of the Liquor Act, at the Samaria informal settlement in Kimberley after he was found to be trading in liquor illegally. A significant amount of alcohol was confiscated and the shebeen was closed down. The Operation Vala Umgodi team will continue with a zero tolerance approach to address illicit mining and related crimes in the province. Ends
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