Police arrest over 70 suspects in Mohlakeng raid in Gauteng [SOUND]

# More than 70 suspects, including seven women, have been arrested during Operation Prosper in Mohlakeng on Gauteng’s West Rand. The multi-disciplinary operation, involving police and the South African National Defence Force, targeted illegal mining and related crimes at Bundu Inn this morning. Officers impounded two vehicles, seized more than 20 generators and confiscated over 100 bags of gold-bearing material. Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the operation is continuing and further arrests and recoveries are expected: