Four suspected illegal miners arrested in Germiston
Four suspected illegal miners were arrested in the Primrose area of Germiston on Wednesday.
The suspects were caught in possession of a rifle, ammunition and gold-bearing soil.
Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the arrests are part of an ongoing operation by law enforcement to clamp down on illegal mining in the province.
"Crime intelligence received information about illegal miners who are in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition around the Primrose area. The area where illegal mining is taking place was approached tactically, and the team noticed an individual busy on his phone and with a rifle on his lap. The man and three other suspected illegal miners were also found with gold-bearing soil, and they were arrested.
"Further investigation revealed that the armed suspect is charging the illegal miners to operate in Primrose and to get access to the mining area.”
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