Three bodies, suspected to be those of illegal miners, were found near an old mine shaft close to the Putfontein off-ramp on May 27 around 11am.
Benoni SAPS spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said police received a tip-off and responded to the scene.
The bodies all had gunshot wounds.
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“Further information revealed the victims might have been killed underground and their bodies dumped above ground,” said Sekele.
It is believed the deaths may be a result of a turf war between two groups of illegal mining groups.
A case of murder was opened at the Benoni SAPS.
No arrests have been made and the police are investigating.
In another incident, a body of an alleged illegal miner was found on May 25 at the Putfontein off-ramp.
The man was found on the side of the road.
An inquest docket was opened at the Benoni SAPS.
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