The Kagiso Police confiscated equipment believed to be used in illegal mining.
In a statement the Kagiso Police’s spokesperson, Captain Solomon Sibiya said their fired-up members followed up on illegal mining activity in Swaneville on July 24, and confiscated equipment believed to be used for those purposes.
Police were tipped off about someone who was assembling phendukas to supply illegal miners. They use the chimney-shaped heavy steel pots in the cleansing and purifying processes.
“When they arrived at the suspect’s residence, he had disappeared but some of his equipment was found behind the house as well as inside his room.”
More than four phendukas, five motors, electrical cords and an assortment of equipment were confiscated during the sting operation.
Kagiso Police station commander, Brigadier Themba Maduna said most of the recent arrests were as a result of information received from law-abiding and concerned residents from different sectors in their area.
“This is a good sign for good working relations and a better Kagiso for all,” he added.
Any criminal activity can be reported to the Kagiso Police on 011 696 9000, 011 696 9059, 011 696 9065, 011 696 9067 or the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111. Residents can also send a tip-off using the SMS line on 32211, or provide information via the My SAPS app and remain anonymous.
