| Crime combatting team emerges triumphant in Mooinooi illegal mining operation | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/12/13 |
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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM - In a remarkable display of cooperation and resolve, the police in Mooinooi solidified the pursuit of safety in the community to neutralise the threat posed by illegal miners within the area. A formidable team comprising of members from the Tactical Response Team (TRT), Public Order Policing (POP) and Visible Policing (VISPOL) commenced with an operation on Friday, 12 December 2025. Upon arrival in Mooinooi, the team discovered eleven male suspects, that were digging within the area and two bakkies were found with stones/rocks inside, suspected to be chrome. All eleven suspects, between the ages of 20 and 45, were arrested for illegal mining and the two motor vehicles and various tools that were used to dig, were seized. In addition, two of the eleven suspects were found to be undocumented foreign nationals and were charged with contravention of Section 49 of the Immigration Act (2002). The accused are expected to make their first court appearance on Monday, 15 December 2025, before the Brits Magistrates' Court. The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the team’s bravery and hard work in combating illegal mining. He stated that the police will work relentlessly to combat illegal mining and lawlessness. Ends
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