The Lejweleputswa Knock-out team arrested 59 suspects in cases relating to crimes such as trespassing, possession of gold-bearing material and illegal mining.

Of these, 57 were illegal immigrants.

On 16 September, the team, together with private security, conducted illicit mining disruptive action near a local mine shaft and recovered bags filled with gold-bearing material.

Two suspects were arrested in this effort.

The multidisciplinary operation’s focus remains intelligence-driven strategies to dismantle illegal operations and ensure accountability for those involved.