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The Police in Limpopo continues to prevent and combat illicit mining activities through high-density Operation Vala Umgodi. This was evident when several suspects were apprehended over the weekend. The suspects were arrested for various offenses, ranging from mining of precious minerals without the mining rights, possession of prohibited firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of

Police officers conducting Operation Vala Umgodi stopped and searched a Volkswagen Polo with Gauteng registration number plates, and they allegedly found the revolver.

Abandoned cargo and dagga weighing 9.5kg were also found by Border Police during the disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi.

Ledwaba said the suspects are expected to appear in various magistrates' courts shortly

Illegal mining has been increasing in this the area.

The joint operation was conducted by the SAPS, Ekurhuleni Metro cops, soldiers and other law enforcement agencies.

A total of 10 people were arrested in connection with illicit mining activities in Limpopo over the past few days. Police said these arrests form part of Operation Vala Umgodi a police imitative that strive to combat illicit mining activities and sustaining stability in all mining areas. Majority of the criminals were foreign nationals. Speaking…

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