Two alleged illegal miners were arrested during a late-night operation on Friday, the South African Police Service said today.
Police received intelligence about illicit mining activities at Beesbank, Alexander Bay at about 10.45pm. Officers immediately moved to the identified area where they apprehended two suspects, both aged 42.
A search of the scene uncovered several bags containing suspected diamond-bearing gravel along with digging impleme…
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