A suspect, aged 42, was arrested by the police this week and will be facing charges ranging from possession of suspected precious minerals and illegal possession of live ammunition of an assault rifle.
He was arrested by a multi-disciplinary team, part of the Operation Vala Umgodi, an integrated team comprising SAPS Mopani members, Airwing (drone) and SANDF conducted an intelligence driven operation.
He was found in Moduba old mining shafts in the Mopani District.
The Illegal mining site is situated on top of the mountain.
The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, said in a statement, confiscated items are 55 bags of suspected precious minerals, 33 rifle ammunition, a shovel, a spade, a Pick, a Black quest Mobile cellphone, 5 Welding rods, a Welding helmet and a LG Spark Plug.
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