The multi-disciplinary teams operating in the West Rand as part of the ongoing police efforts to combat illicit mining and associated crimes in the precinct this weekend were clamping down on illegal mining in Kagiso.
The two-day operation on 13 and 14 August 2022, led to the apprehension of 53 suspects for charges that include contravention of the Precious Metals Act, contravention of the Immigration Act and possession of a replica firearm.
The units that have been deployed include Tactical Response Teams (TRT), National Intervention Unit (NIU), Mounted Unit, Visible Policing, K9 Unit and Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation specifically to focus on medium to high risk situations in the district while and POP and Crime Prevention units focus is to enhance visibility and prevention of crime in communities.
The Department of Home Affairs officials on the other hand are assisting with arrested undocumented persons.
