Ten alleged illegal immigrants were arrested for possession of precious metals, firearms and ammunition on June 7 in Khutsong and Carletonville following an intelligence driven operation.

Law enforcement officials consisting of Gauteng Crime Intelligence, West Rand District Task Team, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department followed up on intelligence information which led them to an address in Khutsong, where they arrested three men suspected to be illegal immigrants.

One of them had an unlicensed 9mm firearm with ammunition. The suspects led the team to another address in Carletonville believed to be of the kingpin.

On arrival at the second address, they found seven men including the alleged kingpin who was also found in possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition and precious metals.

All ten suspects will be charged with contravention of the immigration Act and will be verified by the Department of Home Affairs.

While the other two will face additional charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of precious metals and are expected to appear before court on Tuesday June 9.