Two suspects aged 24 and 29 were arrested during an intelligence driven multidisciplinary disruptive operation conducted by members of the Hawks` Serious Organised Crime Investigation Mpumalanga, Tactical Response Team Pienaar, Forensic Science Laboratory Head Office Pretoria, Local Criminal Record Centre Nelspruit and SSG Security at Barberton Bo Hill Kamadakwa Section on Friday 19 February 2021.
Information was received of a suspect who was running two semi laboratories that allegedly were processing gold bearing materials in Barberton Bo Hill. The team proceeded to the identified addresses whereby the suspects were found busy crushing the gold bearing materials and the two were arrested.
Eight pendukas and other equipment used for gold bearing processing materials were seized for further investigation. The two suspects will appear before the Barberton Magistrate Court on Monday 22 February 2021.
