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Under the command of Tzaneen Cluster Commander, Major General Maggy Mathebula, Tzaneen cluster led an operation that found out an illegal mining operation Tlhabine mountains near Ramodike dam, in the Maake policing area.
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The operation saw the confiscation of various items used to carry out the mining along with rocks that had been mined by the people who conducted the illegal mining operation.
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The operation comprised of representatives from the Department of Mineral Resources, Limpopo Hawks, SAPS Air Wing, POPS, CIG, and SAPS crime prevention.
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More information will be published as it is made available.