Limpopo Police recover 16 bags of precious stones, ammunition and explosives

The Police at Gravelote area in Limpopo recovered 16 bags of suspected precious stones, explosives, 323 ammunition of different kinds of firearms abandoned at old mining shafts at Madupa and Harmony mines.

According to information received, the members were on operation when they saw a group of people suspected to be mining illegally. When the suspects saw the police, they ran to different directions, leaving some items behind. These items include cellphones, Hacksaw, a Generator, and a Drill.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe hailed the Operational Teams for recovering the special stones, ammunition and explosives among other items.

The operations focusing on illegal mining activities are continuing across the province.

Done by: Esona Mfazwe