Illegal mining equipment were seized on March 3 at Van Ryn during the ongoing SAPS’ O kae molao (where is the law?) operation.
The operation was led by Col Alistair Subramanian and executed with EMPD district officers and community patrollers.
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Actonville SAPS spokesperson Sgt Godin Nyathi said O kae molao is aimed at clamping down on illegal mining in the area.
During the operation, 24 phendukas , 20 iron pots, 200 iron balls, three gas bottles, six iron rods and commercial explosives were seized.
No arrests were made.
