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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
EMPD cracks down on illegal mining: six arrested in Germiston
EMPD cracks down on illegal mining: six arrested in Germiston The EMPD Intervention Unit has arrested six undocumented foreign nationals for illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act in Germiston. The arrests took place on August 8, during a sting operation targeting illegal mining activities across the City of Ekurhuleni. Officers raided an illegal mining site in the Marathon informal settlement, intercepting the suspects in possession of mining equipment. ALSO READ: Primrose residents demand urgent action as illegal mining blasts shake homes Confiscated items included 52 steel balls, two phendukas, three chains, and a small generator. The men were taken to Germiston Police Station and are expected to appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court soon on charges of illegal mining and immigration violations. The EMPD emphasised its zero-tolerance approach to illegal mining and warned that anyone found breaking the law will face arrest and prosecution.
The Citizen
31-05-2025
- The Citizen
Two nabbed by EMPD for hijacking, vehicle theft
Two nabbed by EMPD for hijacking, vehicle theft Two suspects were arrested by EMPD Intervention Unit officers on May 22 in connection with a suspected stolen truck and a separate attempted hijacking and kidnapping incident. According to the EMPD, officers received a tip-off regarding the location of a vehicle reported stolen in Germiston. The truck was located on the M2 freeway heading towards Johannesburg, near the George Goch off-ramp. ALSO READ: EMPD urges caution after pedestrian dies in R24 collision Officers stopped the vehicle and questioned the 60-year-old driver, who failed to provide a valid reason for being in possession of the truck. A system check confirmed that the vehicle was linked to a Sebenza SAPS case number. The suspect was arrested on the scene and taken to Jeppe Police Station. In a related incident on the same day, EMPD officers responded to an attempted hijacking in progress on the N3 freeway in Germiston involving a Hino truck. ALSO READ: E-hailing vehicles impounded by EMPD A group of hijackers, travelling in a charcoal VW Polo TSI, attempted to force the truck driver into their vehicle. With assistance from the police Flying Squad, EMPD officers intervened. While several suspects fled the scene, a 50-year-old man was apprehended and arrested. The victim later opened a case of attempted hijacking and kidnapping at the Germiston Police Station. Both suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg and Germiston magistrate's courts soon. The EMPD reaffirmed its commitment to tackling vehicle-related crimes and enhancing public safety throughout Ekurhuleni. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
