Mozambique: Two Detained for Illegal Mining in Manica

Maputo — The Mozambican Police (PRM) has detained two individuals for the illegal mining and sale of gold, in Gondola district, in the central province of Manica.

According to Eunice Faustino, the police spokesperson in Manica, cited in Thursday’s issue of the independent daily “O Pais’, the individuals had in their possession 125 grams of gold, artisanal mining tools, a motorbike and 117,800 Meticais (about 1,800 dollars at the current exchange rate).

“The Police are relentless when it comes to…