Two foreign nationals, aged 33 and 39, were arrested by the Combat and Proactive team, part of Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga on Sunday, 05 January 2025.
The two were cornered on the R38 Road next to Consort Mine in Barberton, after they were found in possession of some explosives.
A report by the police indicates that the two were travelling in a black BMW 1 Series, with two other people.
The vehicle was then stopped and searched.
The police found explosives, jackhammers, waterboots, as well as cash amounting to R10,000.
The suspects were arrested after failing to give an account of goods they were carrying.
The two are due to appear at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the police in Mpumalanga, commended the team assigned to deal with illegal mining activities, for their dedication.
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