The suspects have also been charged with contravention of SA’s immigration laws and trespassing as part of operations to root out illegal activities. Provincial Police Spokesperson, Merapelo Pilane says officers were activated following a tip off about suspected illegal miners hiding at a Game Reserve Farm near the town of Koingnaas.  

"During the operations, members received information about suspected illegal miners hiding at a game reserve farm near Koingnaas. The information was operationalised, and nine men were arrested and charged with various offences, including contravention of immigration laws, trespassing and possession of unpolished diamonds. Meanwhile, two other men were arrested for contravention of immigration laws when members were conducting compliance inspections, and the owner was issued with a fine for employing an undocumented person in the town of Beaconsfield in the city of Kimberley," Pilane said.

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