Illegal gold refinery uncovered in the City of Gold
The Hawks in Gauteng have arrested two suspects on East Rand for running an illegal gold processing refinery.
Hawks spokesperson, Ndivhuwo Mulamu, says they received information about illegal mining activities at Aston Lake, Endicott in Springs.
"The team conducted a disruptive operation at the property and arrested two men aged 22 and 27 while processing the gold and seized six (6) man made pendulums and about 10 tons of gold bearing material," says Mulamu.
The suspects will appear in the Springs Magistrates Court on Monday for illegally processing gold.
Investigations are still continuing.
