Police arrested seven suspects in Kimberley, Frances Baard district

Police arrested seven suspects in Kimberley, Frances Baard district

Police arrested seven suspects aged between 29 and 73-years-old during Operation Vala Umgodi on the 11th March 2026. Police spokesperson warrant officer Molefi Shemane says the suspects were apprehended for illegal mining, trespassing and contravention of the immigration act during ongoing police operations aimed at curbing illegal mining activities in the Frances Baard district. He says police confiscated various tools and equipment believed to have been used in the commission of illegal mining activities. The suspects are expected to appear at Kimberley magistrate’s court soon.