Police, military, government and the Hawks have unearthed an illegal mine. Here's what goes into running one.
Police, military, government and the Hawks have unearthed an illegal mine. Here's what goes into running one., and Hawks have swopped down to close an illegal mining operation in the North West recently, arresting over 100 suspected undocumented foreigners.
The suspects were nabbed in Tlhatlaganyane village outside Rustenburg. They are expected to appear in Mankwe Magistrates’ Court on Monday. There they face charges of contravening theGenerators were found during the raid on the mine. Picture: Supplied/ SAPSThe mine also ran with three heater pumps, one cylinder pipe, one toolbox, three one-litre grease cleaners, and two chisels.
It revealed that between April and August last year, more than 7 000 suspects involved in illegal mining were arrested for contravening immigration regulations.
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