Zimbabwe: Blitz On Illegal Mining Ops Nets 60 in Gwanda

23 January 2020

Sukulwenkosi Dube — POLICE in Matabeleland South Province arrested 60 illegal gold panners during a raid at Vova mining site in Gwanda as part of an operation to fight illegal mining activities and associated violent crimes.

Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele said the gang was found in possession of axes during the raid which was conducted in the early hours of Monday morning.

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