SIXTY-THREE (63) illegal miners have been arrested in
Bindura in a blitz code named: ‘Operation Chikorokoza Ngachipere.
The 63 suspects were arrested in raids by police at
Kitsiyatota, Garati and Makusha mining areas on Monday and Tuesday.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police Officer Commanding Mashonaland
Central Province, Commissioner David Mahoya confirmed the development saying
the operation is still underway.
“The police force is not going back. We are taking measures
to ensure that there is no illegal mining activity here. We are also warning
machete-wielding gangs to desist from that,” said Commissioner Mahoya.
Several items such as hammer mills, compressors, generators
and other equipment used in mining gold were recovered and will be used as exhibits
in court.
Three vehicles carrying ore were also impounded.
There has also been massive land degradation at the sites
where illegal mining activities were being carried out. ZBC
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