Six nabbed in Kleinsee operation targeting illegal mining and drugs
The suspects are expected to appear before the court soon.
On Thursday, 17 September, a joint operation by South African Police Service (Saps) in Port Nolloth and Kleinsee, Northern Cape, resulted in the arrest of six individuals on various charges. The operation, conducted between 6.30am and 4.30pm, targeted illegal mining, drug-related offenses, and undocumented persons in the region.
The first arrest came when police apprehended two males, aged 30 and 32, who were found in possession of a suspected unpolished diamond. The value of the diamond remains unknown.
Secondly, during the same operation at a residence, two more males, aged 40 and 42, were arrested for alleged involvement in dealing dagga (marijuana). The estimated street value of the dagga seized was R9 512.
A separate operation at a game farm near Kleinsee led to the arrest of two undocumented male foreign nationals, both aged 46. They were found to be contravening section 49 (1)(a) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002).
During the operation, police seized five bags containing suspected diamond-bearing gravel at the game farm. An enquiry has been opened to investigate the origin and composition of the material, and its potential link to illegal mining activities.
The six suspects have been arrested and are expected to face court proceedings soon.
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