23 undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, over the weekend for involvement in illegal mining activities.
They appeared in court today, facing charges related to illegal immigration and possession of explosives. Police seized various items during the operations, according to North West police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone.
“During the operations, the team that comprised of various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Brits Immigration Officials, seized the following items that were found abandoned: 3 supersonic generators, 20 generators, 15 extension cords, 11 jack hammers, 16 hammers, two pressure pumps, 16 phendukas [hand driven cylinder], one phenduka stand, 65 chisels, 2 water pumps, one grinder, 4 grinder blades, 24 spades, 8 pickaxe with handles, 3 knives, 2 gas cylinders, one gas bottle, 28 pieces of steel chains.”
Source SABC News
