Integrated Illegal Mining Operations continue to yield positive results in Gauteng as twenty-two suspects were arrested in Crystal Park, Ekurhuleni District, on Monday, 23 June 2025. The suspects were charged with illegal mining. More charges might be added as they are suspected to be in the country illegally.
The team also seized tools that are used for illegal mining, which includes:
01x Penduka
01x hammer
01x crush pots
02x stampers
40x iron balls
02x connector capped fuse
02x short rolls of detonation cord
01x blasting cord
In a separate operation, members from Gauteng Operation Vala Umgodi arrested eleven suspects for illegal mining, illegal immigrant and unlawful possession of ammunition at Soul City in Kagiso, West Rand District, on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
The Gauteng Police Management is pleased with the manner in which illegal mining activities are dismantled in the province.