Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

MAGALIESBURG - A joint operation between SAPS Magaliesberg and Search and Rescue K9 units, led to the arrest of six illegal miners at Protea mine in Blaauw bank, Magaliesberg, on Friday, 24 October 2025.

Responding to a complaint, police apprehended the suspects who fled on foot upon arrival. Four rifles and 343 rounds of ammunition were recovered, along with mining equipment, including generators, jackhammers, detonation cords with blasting caps, and power gel.

The operation involved SAPS Magaliesberg, Search and Rescue Bronkhorspruit K9, Soshanguve K9, and Benoni K9 units. The suspects will appear before the Magistrate's Court soon.

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