Integrated Vala Umgodi operations continue to yield successes in the Ekhuruleni District

On Wednesday, 03 April 2024, an integrated illegal mining operation was conducted by SAPS, SANDF and other law enforcement agencies in Primrose. During the operation, 17 suspects were arrested for being undocumented and one for illegal mining (Act 50 of 1992) and also charged for being undocumented.

Cables with Cremex blasting case, and 2super power 90 Explosive, wheel barrow, 6 generators, 9 Spades, 6 water pump, 5 gas cylinders, 339 metal balls, 3 hammers, 5 stumping pots, 6 Pendukas, a hack saw, and cutting torch were seized .

Law enforcement agencies were commended by the Deputy District Commissioner Brigadier Lebohang Machakela for their efforts and they were also encouraged to continue to squeeze the illegal miners space of illegal miners in Ekurhuleni District.