#sapsGP [SAPS AND SANDF OPERATION PROSPER NETS 30 SUSPECTS... AND RECOVERS ILLEGAL MINING EQUIPMENT IN MOHLAKENG] The #SAPS in Gauteng, working together with the South African National Defence Force (#SANDF), conducted #OperationProsper in Mohlakeng, West Rand District, on Monday, 07/09, resulting in the arrest of 30 suspects. The suspects, aged between 25 and 43, are from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa. They were arrested for various offences, including illegal mining, possession of illegal mining equipment and contravention of the Immigration Act. During the operation, police recovered illegal mining equipment, including 44 generators, pendukas, jackhammers, spades, stamps, stamp pots, drill bits, water pumps, detonating cords and explosives. In a separate incident on Sunday, 06/09, the team recovered 21 abandoned generators and eight jackhammers in Mohlakeng. The equipment is believed to be linked to illegal mining activities in the area. The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #PartnershipPolicing SGshow more

#sapsGP [GAUTENG POLICE DISCOVER HYDROPONIC DAGGA LABORATORY, RECOVER TWO... FIREARMS AND ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN DE DEUR] On Thursday, 27/08, Gauteng police conducted an intelligence-driven operation in De Deur, Sedibeng District, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, aged between 29 and 68, and the discovery of a hydroponic dagga laboratory valued at more than R1 million. During the operation, police recovered a .303 rifle and a 9mm Glock pistol. The suspects are facing charges relating to contraventions of Sections 3 and 5(b) of the Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992. Two of the five suspects are also facing additional charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects comprise two Jamaican nationals, two Malawian nationals and one Lesotho national. The suspects are expected to appear before the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #DrugsOffTheStreets #TrioCrimes #GunsOffTheStreets SGshow more

Six Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining operations in... Kunsu, located in the Ahafo Ano South West District, have been apprehended by NAIMOS. The suspects were arrested after NAIMOS uncovered that they were mining directly in the River Nyaase. They are currently in custody and are expected to face immediate prosecution. [🎥: republicmediagh]show more

SANDF troops have arrived in Randfontein on the West... Rand and are conducting raids at Bundu Inn, a veld linked to illegal mining. Suspected illegal miners fled as heavily armed soldiers moved in. Police and soldiers are now searching bags of soil left behind for gold. Nearby residents say they are counting on the SANDF to restore safety in the area. #KayaNews MPshow more

A coordinated anti-illegal mining operation has led to the... arrest of several suspects, including two Chinese nationals, at Ntabanu and Nyameadom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region, as authorities dismantled an organised galamsey network operating in the area. The taskforce also seized multiple assets, comprising four vehicles and an excavator, following a rapid enforcement sweep that intercepted suspects attempting to flee mining sites where extensive environmental destruction ocurred, including pollution of the river mankran. [📸: Erastus Asare Donkor]show more

Following weeks of investigations into a series of violent... crimes in West Acholi, a joint UPDF, Police and ISO operation has arrested eight suspects and recovered two SMGs. Authorities say the suspects are linked to murders, aggravated robberies and firearm thefts across the sub-region, including attacks on security personnel and the killing of a mobile money agent.show more

Three wanted suspects have been killed in a gunfight... with KZN police in Kranskop during the early hours of this morning. According to the SAPS: "Police acted on intelligence which uncovered the whereabout of the suspects and when they approached a residence at Mambulu area, a shootout ensued between police and an unknown number of suspects. Three suspects were shot and fatally wounded during the shootout and they were found in possession of firearms." The men are linked to this brazen cash van robbery in Kranskop in April this year, where one robber was killed in the explosion. During the incident, the gunmen also fired shots at the local police station. More armed suspects - who were able to escape arrest this morning - are still being sought. Police are asking the public to offer any leads they may have. eNCAshow more

OSINT UPDATE: Abdul Aminu, the lead coordinator for extensive... illegal mining operations in Ilesha, is currently operating with the full cooperation and approval of the local community leadership. Video below shows him and the traditional ruler of the community he's conducting is illegal activities, meaning he's given full approval to keep destroying farmland and water bodies all in the guise of mining, which effectively shields his activities from accountability. If this partnership between illegal miners and local heads is allowed to persist, it will inevitably lead to a total security breach, the Osun state government needs to step in before the situation gets out of hand.show more

Ghanaians march in the streets on a 3rd day... to demand the immediate release of 54 protesters detained by Ghana’s police and to protest what they say is the government’s failure to halt illegal mining, in Accra, Ghana.show more

WATCH: Three illegal Pakistan foreigners beating a South African... coloured woman with sticks, following a disagreement on items they’re selling. This happened while the Department of Home Affairs has opened the gates for illegal foreigners to stay in South Africa. Illegal immigration is affecting all races across the country, farm murders are committed by illegal foreigners mostly from Zimbabwe with an intention to take over the farm properties and farms.show more

UPDATE ⛏️: Fresh allegations have linked a man identified... as Abdul Aminu Gwaska to an alleged illegal mining syndicate operating in Ilesa, Osun State. He is accused of recruiting workers through social media to expand illegal gold mining operations and of allegedly working with some local leaders who provide shelter and protection for the miners. The claims also allege widespread destruction of farmlands, pollution of water sources, and growing security concerns, prompting renewed calls for authorities to investigate the syndicate, its sponsors, and collaborators.show more

𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄... Yumbe District has taken a major step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, strengthening efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible exploitation of Uganda’s mineral resources. State Minister for Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro said the launch demonstrates Government’s commitment to developing the mineral sector under NDP IV. She noted that Yumbe and Zombo are among gold-rich areas in West Nile and urged Euro Gold to comply with the law, create jobs and internships, support communities and progressively move into medium- and large-scale mining. She reaffirmed Government’s resolve to close illegal mining operations and called for improved safety, insurance and healthcare for miners. Euro Gold CEO Ben Feni said the company spent more than two years surveying and exploring the area before securing its mining ground. Its operations cover about 79 square kilometres across West Nile, with Yumbe as its pioneer site. The company targets production of at least 20kg of gold per week and plans to establish a processing plant to strengthen traceability and accountability. “We are going to build our nation,” Feni said. Assimwe Kenneth, CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners, commended Euro Gold and Government for supporting formalisation. He urged communities to keep children in school and out of mining, encouraged the use of PPE and called for accessible insurance schemes for small-scale miners. Tusigwire Julius, Head of the Mineral Police Unit, said the unit, established in 2017, is responsible for combating illegal mining, mineral smuggling, fraud and forced labour. He revealed that more than 15 illegal mining sites have been closed this year, while raising concern over recent deaths in illegal mining sites. Eng. Grace Nakku, from the Office of the Commissioner, Minerals and Energy Department, said responsible mining is key to attracting investment and growing Uganda’s mineral sector. She advised that only people aged 18 and above should enter mining sites and encouraged Euro Gold to scale up while continuing to support artisanal and small-scale miners. The launch reinforces Government’s commitment to a formal, safe, responsible and investment-driven mining sector that creates jobs, supports communities and contributes to Uganda’s economic transformation.show more

Illegal Lithium Mining Boom at Old Oyo National Park:... 3,000–5,000 Bikes Daily, N2,700 Per Trip, Chinese Buyers, Local Security Earn N300,000 Daily A booming illegal lithium mining operation has taken over large swaths of the Old Oyo National Park, with an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 motorcycles plying the forest daily to transport minerals out of the protected area, investigations have revealed. The operation, which has been ongoing for about eight years, has evolved into a highly organised criminal enterprise with multiple entry points and checkpoints. Access to the mining site is available either from Oyo State via Kishi and Igbeti or from Bani, a border town along the Kwara and Oyo State axis. Once a bike enters the forest, it must pass through seven to eight checkpoints controlled by locals who provide security for the miners. Each checkpoint charges a fee per trip, ranging from N100 to N500, while the final checkpoint leading to Daba, the hub of illegal mining, charges N2,700 per trip. With thousands of bikes operating daily, the revenue generated is staggering. Local security personnel at the N100 checkpoint alone earn over N300,000 daily. Logistics operators who do not mine but transport the minerals earn about N500,000 per truck they move out of the forest. The mining activity has been accepted by all parties involved, including locals and foreigners. The Chinese are actively participating in buying the minerals, making this a billion-dollar economy that is being illegally exploited. The Federal Government and Oyo State Government must pay urgent attention to this illegal mining operation. The scale of the activity suggests a well-funded and well-protected criminal network that is siphoning billions of naira from the nation's resources while destroying a protected national park.show more

WATCH: Some of the drugs that were found at... the block of flats that were raided during the anti-illegal immigration protest march in Durban a short while ago. The Nigerian man with a beard is known for loitering around clubs on Durban’s south beach and occasionally been seen chatting with patrolling SAPS and Durban Metro Police officers in the area - Inside Politics 📹 Phumzile Mkhungoshow more

🚨 UPDATE: ICE just went on a 4-day surge... in Palm Beach County, FLORIDA, and arrested hundreds of illegal aliens — including a BAKERY owner The operation is believed to be the largest in the Palm Beach area since January of last year 🔥 MORE! This will free up American jobs!show more

Police are on the hunt for more CIT Robbery... suspects following yesterday’s shootout in Laudium, west of Pretoria. Six suspects were shot dead and one was arrested on the “Military Road.” Police seized two vehicles (one hijacked) and four firearms and ammunition. The gang has been linked to a CIT robbery in nearby Atteridgeville last week and they were planning to rob another cash van. They were intercepted en-route to a safehouse at Mahpral Heights in Himalaya Street Laudium. A heavy shootout ensued with police. The possibly that the gang could be involved in others crimes is under investigation. More arrests are expected. Multiple police units and private security were involved in the breakthrough. Gauteng Deputy Police Commissioner, General Fred Kekana, told eNCA on the scene that police will continue to act decisively when they come under attack. #CrimeWatchshow more

Three suspects from Sogakope and Dabala in the Volta... Region have been arrested by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Ghana Police Service. They are accused of impersonating the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, the Inspector General of Police, and other prominent public figures on social media to carry out fraudulent activities and perpetuate various scams.show more