Mozambique: Police Commander Arrested for Illegal Mining
[AIM] Maputo -- The Police commander of Chinde District, in the central Mozambican province of Zambezia, has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the illegal mining of tantalite.
On August 15, 2023, the Police Commander of Chinde District in Mozambique's Zambezia province was arrested for suspected involvement in illegal mining of tantalite. Police spokesperson Belarmina Henriques revealed that the arrest, conducted in Mocuba district, was authorized by the Attorney General's Office. The commander was apprehended alongside a Portuguese man and a Chinese national.
An investigative team has been formed to investigate the incident and assess the extent of the commander's alleged involvement. He is accused of criminal conspiracy, illegal exploitation of mineral resources, and aggravated theft. Meanwhile, in Zambézia province, the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) arrested four individuals involved in criminal activities using firearms.
These individuals terrorized districts in Zambézia, Tete, and Niassa provinces. Additionally, SERNIC apprehended four Mozambican nationals in Mocuba district, suspected of robberies targeting homes and commercial establishments. The gang members now remain at large, with the detained individuals contesting the charges.
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