Weekend Operations lead to 53 arrests and seizure of illegal mining equipment in Kagiso

GAUTENG – The multi-disciplinary teams operating in the West Rand as part of the ongoing police efforts to combat illicit mining and associated crimes in the precinct this weekend were clamping down on illegal mining in Kagiso. The two-day operation, 13 and 14 August 2022, led to the apprehension of 53 suspects for charges that include contravention of the Precious Metals Act, contravention of the Immigration Act and possession of a replica firearm.