The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape says an intelligence driven operation in the Frances Baard district led to the confiscation of contaminated fuel at depots valued at 1 million this past weekend. Police spokesperson sergeant Molefi Shemane says during the operations 252 suspects were arrested for various crimes such as illicit mining, undocumented immigrants, dealing in drugs, possession of illegal cigarettes, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of counterfeit goods and possession of drugs just to mention a few.  All suspects are expected to appear in the different magistrates courts soon. 

Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
Email: tsosan@radioriverside.co.za