Nine illegal miners arrested in Benoni
Jaimie-faith Poonah
During an operation aimed at clamping down on
illegal mining, nine suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Benoni.
Police conducted the operation at shaft 13 at a
disused mine and found over 30 people who opened fire on the police.
The nine suspects are expected to appear in court
soon.
Colonel Katlego Mogale said we realised that during
the operation about 30 foreign nationals who were illegal miners, opened fire
on police and the police returned fire.
Mogale added that during the shoot out no one was
injured but nine suspects aged between 19 and 45 were arrested.
“Police also confiscated items, such as gas
bottles, spades, hammers, and bags of gold dust.” Mogale concluded.
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