11 Zama zamas nabbed in Springs
Eleven foreign nationals have been arrested in Springs in connection with illegal mining.
Police spokesperson Johannes Ramphora says the foreign nationals are believed to be in the country illegally.
Ramphora says officers also confiscated illegal mining equipment.
“The operation took place at Daggafontein. The suspects’ age ranges between 18 to 41 years and all illegal immigrants were detained in Springs,” says Ramphora.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Springs Magistrates Court today.