More than 90 suspected illegal miners arrested in Krugersdorp
More than 90 suspected illegal miners have been arrested in West Village, Krugersdorp, on Gauteng’s West Rand, during a police operation on Monday morning.
Police say the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal mining networks and combat related crimes in Gauteng. #sapsGP [ACTIVE CRIME SCENE: GP – OVER 90 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS ARRESTED DURING OPERATION PROSPER / KARABO] The relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies to fight and dismantle #IllegalMining activities in the province continue to yield positive results.
This is the result of the multidisciplinary forces of #OperationProsper / Karabo, which arrested 92 suspected illegal miners and seized illegal mining equipment, firearms and explosives at West Village, Krugersdorp.
The operation started this morning, 19 October 2026 with South African National Defence Force (#SANDF) members cordoning off the operational area before police and Department of Home Affairs officials moved in to conduct targeted enforcement operations.
During the operation, two firearms and ammunition were recovered.
Police also seized illegal mining equipment, including phendukas, gas cylinders and explosives.
Operation Prosper / Karabo is an ongoing multidisciplinary intervention aimed at combating illegal mining, gangsterism and related criminal activities across Gauteng. #SAPS #FightingCrime #IllicitMining #GunsOffTheStreets #PartnershipPolicing #SaferCommunities ST — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 19, 2026 Police Spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says two firearms and ammunition were recovered during the operation, alongside illegal mining equipment, gas cylinders and explosives.
“The operation started this morning, the 19th of October, with South African National Defence Force members cordoning off the operational area before police and Department of Home Affairs officials moved in to conduct targeted enforcement operations.
During the operation, two firearms and ammunition were recovered.
Police also seized illegal mining equipment, including phendukas, gas cylinders and explosives.
Operation Prosper/Karabo is an ongoing multidisciplinary intervention,” says Nevhuhulwi.
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