Another breakthrough in combating illegal mining
Find out how many arrests police made this time in the ongoing battle to curb illegal mining.
The Tarlton Police have arrested two young males, aged 23 and 27, for illegal mining and being in possession of substances that were suspected to be gold.
Community members contacted the Tarlton Police after they noticed suspicious activities near a plot in Tarlton.
The police arrived on scene on Wednesday, 3 May at about 9am, shortly after being contacted, and arrested the two men. Machinery with an estimated street value of R40 000 and suspected of being used for illegal mining activities, was confiscated.
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Both suspects are expected to make a brief appearance before the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court soon.
Lieutenant Colonel Christinah Tsoaedi, the station commander for the Tarlton Police applauded the members for their swift response.
“This is a good indication of a working partnership with the community,” she said.
Assist the Gauteng police to fight fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour or any other suspicious activities that could be detrimental to our success by phoning the Gauteng Standby Provincial Duty numbers: Duty General – 082 313 8299, or Duty Brigadier – 082 444 4354.
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