# A total of 999 suspects illegal miners of different nationalities were arrested across the country during nationwide Vala Umgodi operations in the month of July. Police spokesperson Vincent Mukhathi says they are facing charges including murder, attempted murder, theft of minerals, unlawful possession of explosives, unlawful possession of firearms, and the unlawful possession of gold:
Close to 1000 suspected illegal miners arrest in July across the country [SOUND]
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