Police smash gold processing ring; 7 arrested, nuggets worth R400k seized
Police arrested seven suspects for allegedly illegally processing gold at a house in Khuma Location near Stilfontein, Northwest on Thursday.
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Police arrested seven suspects for allegedly illegally processing gold at a house in Khuma Location near Stilfontein, Northwest on Thursday.
Adeniyi Salaudeen Updated April 24, 2021 A file photo of a police officer displaying the crest of the Nigeria Police Force. PHOTO: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV The police authorities have arrested 18 suspected illegal miners at the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The arrest is a sequel to a presidential order banning illegal mining in the state. The spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Shehu Muhammad, said the Anti-Illegal Mining Team, led by SP Murtala Bello, had embarked on rigorous raiding and dislodging of illegal miners in various locations across the state. “The ...