South Africa: Pair Remanded in Custody for Illicit Mining

press release

Two accused aged 45 and 36 were on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, remanded in custody upon appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrate's Court for possession of explosives, destruction of critical infrastructure, possession of gold, possession of copper and aluminium and possession of gold baring material.

The accused appeared in court subsequent to their apprehension at a certain house between Klerksdorp and Wolmaransstad on Monday, 18 November 2019. According to information at police disposal, a follow-up was made after information was received about suspected illegal miners who were seen entering a house. The accused were arrested after being found in possession of explosives, copper cable and gold dust. They were remanded in custody until Tuesday, 26 November 2019 for bail application.

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