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Illegally mined chrome worth over R1m seized in Burgersfort

Two men were arrested for illegally mining chrome with an excavator on a farm in Burgersfort.

LIMPOPO – Limpopo’s multi-disciplinary operation Vala Umgodi has led to the arrest of 20 suspects involved in illegal mining activities, drug dealing and violations of immigration laws.

Illegally mined chrome worth over R1m was seized during the operation after investigations led the team to the Spitskop Farm in Dithamaga Village, Burgersfort, where illegal mining activities were taking place.

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says two male suspects, aged 38 and 58, were arrested for illegally mining chrome with an excavator.

Photo: Limpopo Police.

“A total of 13 loads of chrome, with an estimated value of R1 058 560 was confiscated as well as the excavator,” Ledwaba said.

Meanwhile, a man (31) was arrested at the Groblersdal Taxi Rank for drug dealing on Sunday (January 19).

“The suspect was found in possession of 34 sachets of rock, 36 sachets of Nyaope, 31 sachets and a plastic bag of dagga as well as R656 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales,” Ledwaba said.

Photo: Limpopo Police.

He added that a 53-year-old male was also arrested at the same taxi rank for possession of four packs of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes.

Photo: Limpopo Police.

In separate operations across the Capricorn, Mopani, and Vhembe districts, 15 people between the age of 22 and 41, were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act.

“These individuals were found to be in the country without the necessary documentation,” Ledwaba.

The suspects will appear before respective magistrate’s courts in due course.

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