| 2025/03/13 |
Media Statement FREE STATE - The joint collaboration between the South African Police Service and Private Security companies continues to clamp down on factors contributing to illicit mining in the Free State. A case docket of Conspiracy to commit crime: illegal mining with additional charge of Contravention of Mine Health and Safety Act was opened at Theunissen police station. This is after an employee was found in possession of foodstuffs; boxes of powder milk, maize meal packets, batteries, a steel plate intended to be used as gold processing equipment, and cash at Beatrix Mine Shaft 1. The 44-year-old female was placed under arrest for smuggling contraband items in mine area and booked for detention by Proactive Vala Umgodi operators. Combat team executed illicit mining disruptive actions on hotspot areas in Thabong. Operators received information about a house where drugs are sold and reacted accordingly. The identified house was searched, and 33 bankies containing Chrystal Meth were found hidden inside the kitchen unit. The police immediately arrested the 54-year-old male and seized the 21.1 grams of Chrystal Meth. A case docket of Dealing in drugs was opened at Thabong police station. Arrested suspects will appear before Court soon.
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