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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.