The members of Operation Vala Umgodi in Mopani District, Limpopo, have arrested an 18-year-old foreign national male for illegal mining activities during a disruptive operation conducted in Gravelotte on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
The suspect is scheduled to appear before the Namakgale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.
The suspect has been charged with the illegal processing of unwrought precious minerals (gold-bearing) and contravention of the Immigration Act.
He is currently detained at SAPS Gravelotte, pending his court appearance.
Police arrested an 18-year-old foreign national male for illegal mining activities during a disruptive operation conducted in Gravelotte https://t.co/nJlb7MhuLZ#ArriveAlive #IllegalMining @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/OhQQiRp62t
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 25, 2025
