Eight suspects were caught while they were allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Kleinsee.
Eight suspects were caught while they were allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Kleinsee.
SAPS Northern Cape spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the arrests were executed based on intelligence information received.
He said a disruptive operation was conducted by Operation Vala Umgodi comprising of proactive and combating teams together with Vetus Private Security in Kleinsee on January 5.
“The police pounced on eight suspects who were allegedly actively engaged in illegal mining activities.“
Shemane indicated that the suspects included seven foreign nationals and one South African national between the ages of 18 and 55 years old.
“They were arrested on charges of illegal mining, possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, trespassing and for being illegally in the country.”
He encouraged the public to report illegal mining and other related crimes to the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS app.
