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362 suspects arrested, illegal mining equipment destroyed during nationwide Vala Umgodi operations this week

362 suspects arrested, illegal mining equipment destroyed during nationwide Vala Umgodi operations this week

Crime, Legal

This week, 362 suspects of different nationalities were arrested during nationwide VALA UMGODI operations. These suspects were arrested for illegal mining related offences and various other crimes that include, among others; attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of drugs. In addition, police in Gauteng destroyed illegal mining […]

SAPS Gauteng Vala Umgodi Operation yields success with 40 arrests in Magaliesburg

SAPS Gauteng Vala Umgodi Operation yields success with 40 arrests in Magaliesburg

News

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng’s illicit mining “Vala Umgodi” members, conducted a successful operation on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at Protea mine in Magaliesburg. The operation resulted in the arrest of 40 suspects for illegal mining, illegal immigration, possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of explosives. The […]