Soweto Operation: Illegal Mining Kingpin Killed, R32M in Diamonds Seized
SAPS Operation in Soweto Leads to Demise of Illegal Mining Kingpin and Seizure of R32 Million Worth of Diamonds
During an operation conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Soweto, an illegal mining kingpin from Lesotho was shot and killed.
The deceased was allegedly linked to 29 illegal mining-related murders reported in Gauteng.
This significant development comes amid Operation Vala Umgodi, which has led to the arrest of 4774 suspects.
Additionally, authorities have seized uncut diamonds valued at R32 million. These actions demonstrate law enforcement’s commitment to combating illegal mining activities and bringing perpetrators to justice.
An illegal mining kingpin has been shot&killed during an SAPS operation in Soweto.The Lesotho National was linked to 29 illegal mining related murders reported in GP.Through OPERATION VALA UMGODI 4774 suspects have been arrested.R32 mill worth of uncut diamonds have been seized. pic.twitter.com/habP3xkXvv
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) May 7, 2024
OPERATION VALA UMGODI : ILLICIT MINING KINGPIN LINKED TO 29 MURDERS SHOTDEAD AND R32 MILLION WORTH OF UNCUT DIAMONDS SEIZED DURING TRACING OPERATIONS
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola says OPERATION VALA UMGODI…
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 7, 2024
