Manhunt launched for alleged Stilfontein kingpin

Manhunt launched for alleged Stilfontein kingpin

Police have launched a manhunt for the kingpin who is believed to have controlled illegal underground operations in the Stilfontein mine who escaped from custody.

Manhunt launched for alleged Stilfontein kingpin
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The Lesotho National, who goes by the name Tiger, was amongst the illegal miners who were rescued in a court-ordered operation in shaft 11 last week.

 

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says investigations and tracing operations are underway to find police officials who aided his escape.

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"According to records, Tiger was never booked into various other stations where some illegal miners are being kept. Tiger was also not admitted to a local hospital for further medical care.

 

"He is also being accused by some illegal miners who resurfaced underground as him being allegedly responsible for some deaths."

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