The operation took place between 10am and 3pm.
Police spokesperson Capt Johannes Ramphora says the five suspects are also illegal immigrants.
• Read: SAPS and EMPD arrest 16 illegal immigrants
He adds police also confiscated a motorbike, bicycle, five generators and three phendukas.
“The operation was successful and all the suspects will be charged with illegal mining,” says Ramphora.
The suspects will appear in the Springs Magistrate’s Court soon.
• Also read: SAPS arrest 11 illegal miners
“We are grateful for the assistance of the SAPS Air Wing Unit and the Public Order Policing Unit during the operation,” says Ramphora.
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