By Phenyo selinda
Springbok, Northern Cape – Seven suspects have been apprehended in a significant crackdown on illegal mining in the Northern Cape. This comes as part of extensive police operations involving various law enforcement agencies.
The arrests resulted from coordinated efforts by multi-disciplinary teams, including the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services, Springbok K9 and Port Nolloth Crime Prevention Units, and Provincial Traffic officers.
“In the Frances Baard District, the team arrested seven suspects for illegal mining and detained [the] undocumented foreign nationals for verification by the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services Officials,” said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement on Sunday.
Authorities seized numerous mining implements suspected to have been used in these illegal activities. The confiscated items are now part of the ongoing investigation to curb illegal mining operations in the region.
In addition to the seven arrested for illegal mining, police detained 15 undocumented individuals during vehicle checkpoints at the Port Nolloth/Kleinsee intersection and the Bontakoe informal settlement. This brings the total number of those detained during the operation to 22.
The police have urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious or illegal activities, particularly those related to illegal mining, to the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. This collaboration between law enforcement and the community is crucial in tackling the issue of illegal mining, which poses a significant threat to both the environment and the economy.
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