
The Hawks have arrested nine suspects in Greenstone, South Africa, in connection with an illegal precious metals operation valued at about R23 million. According to The Citizen, officers seized approximately 20kg of palladium, 11kg of osmium and specialised machinery used to process unwrought gold. The bust targeted the unlawful possession and processing of precious metals, which is regulated under South African law.
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