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OPERATION VALA UMGODI CONTINUES TO DISRUPT ILLICIT MINING, LEADS TO 130 ARRESTS

MDN NEWS / June 22, 2025

The relentless efforts of Operation Vala Umgodi have yielded significant results this past week, with a total of 130 individuals,

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Operation Vala Umgodi makes major arrests in Free State

MDN NEWS / May 16, 2025

Operation Vala uMgodi team conducted various operational concepts as part of disruptive policing actions in Free State Province. The team

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Arrests in Free State for illicit mining activities

MDN NEWS / May 6, 2025

FREE STATE Two (2) suspects were arrested by Operation Vala uMgodi operators in Allenridge during illicit mining disruptive policing actions.

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OPERATION VALA UMGODI CONTINUES TO DISRUPT ILLICIT MINING, LEADS TO 130 ARRESTS

Operation Vala Umgodi makes major arrests in Free State

Arrests in Free State for illicit mining activities

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