Police have arrested 46 suspects in their quest to crackdown on illegal mining operations on the West Rand.
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The police clampdown comes after eight women were raped and a film crew attacked at a disused mine dump late last month, where 80 suspects were subsequently arrested. According to the police, the arrested suspects include foreign nationals from neighbouring countries. Furthermore, 700 tons of gold-bearing material, worth more than R2.5 million, were found in five of the illegal plants uncovered.
[CRACK DOWN] 700 tons of gold-bearing material surpassing R2.5 million was found in five of the illegal plants uncovered during todays #ZamaZamas raid and several cell phones were seized for further investigation. pic.twitter.com/jz5Rhfw7OH
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