Vala Umgodi Operation: Police Arrest 388, Seize Guns, Explosives, Generators, Vehicles - The Bulrushes

Vala Umgodi Operation: Police Arrest 388, Seize Guns, Explosives, Generators, Vehicles - The Bulrushes

Pretoria – Police have arrested at least 388 individuals for illegal mining-related offences, including unlawful possession of explosives and gold-bearing material. South African Police Service (SAPS) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, revealed that the suspects, who are from various countries, were arrested during a nationwide “Vala Umgodi Operation”. The arrests were made between 1 and 13 July 2025. Li…

Vala Umgodi operations combat and prevent illegal mining and associated criminal activities - Truck and Freight Information Online

Nationwide Vala Umgodi operations to combat and prevent illegal mining and associated criminal activities successfully led to the arrest of 388 suspects of different nationalities from 01 July 2025 to 13 July 2025. These suspects were arrested for illegal mining related offences and various other serious crimes such as unlawful possession of explosives, unlawful possession of firearms, possession of suspected stolen property and unlawful possess…