PARKTOWN - Gauteng police continued with operations that are aimed at curbing illegal mining in the province. During an integrated operation conducted in Roodepoort on Monday, 15 August 2022, police arrested 15 suspected illegal miners and recovered gold-bearing dust and tools suspected to be used for illegal mining.

As police were conducting the operation, they spotted a suspicious BMW in Sol Plaaitjie, Roodepoort. Upon stopping and searching the BMW, police found what is suspected to be gold-bearing dust inside the vehicle. The two occupants, who are undocumented, were arrested.

Furthermore, police arrested thirteen undocumented persons suspected to be involved in illegal mining after they were found with several tools and materials that are suspected to be used for illegal mining.

The suspects are expected to appear before Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court soon.

Source: South African Police Service