Police confiscated this equipment when they arrested 28 illegal miners at Mulati in the Letsitele policing area. Image: SAPS
Police arrested 28 illegal miners
Police confiscated this equipment when they arrested 28 illegal miners at Mulati in the Letsitele policing area. I
Police confiscated this equipment when they arrested 28 illegal miners at Mulati in the Letsitele policing area. Image: SAPS
The Letsistele police arrested an astounding 28 illegal miners at Mulati in the Letsitele policing area just outside Tzaneen.
POLICE CONFISCATED THE EQUIPMENT OF THE MINERS
The suspects, aged between 19 and 51, were arrested during disruptive operations conducted by the local police led by the station commander Colonel Mkansi on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
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Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says police members confiscated equipment for illegal mining.
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POLICE ARRESTED 28 ILLEGAL MINERS
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commends the team for working tirelessly to eradicate illegal mining activities in the province.
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THE MINERS ARE REMANDED IN CUSTODY
Mojapelo said the arrested illegal miners are due to appear in the Ritavi Magistrates Court on charges of illegal mining. The suspects are remanded in custody.
According to Mojapelo, the police investigations are still ongoing.
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HOW TO REPORT A CRIME TO THE POLICE
- To report a crime is free of charge, and a police officer will complete all the necessary documentation.
- The police will open a docket and investigate the case.
- When you have been a victim of a crime or have witnessed a crime, you can contact the police by dialing 10111.
- Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MySAPS App.
- Callers may opt to remain anonymous.
- The South African Police Service offers witness protection.
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The police say their ongoing disruptive operations against illegal mining continue to yield positive results. This is evident in the latest arrest of 28 illegal miners the Letsistele police arrested this week.
