SAPS Discovers Zircon Valued at R300k in Alberton

SAPS found a bag of zircon worth R300k during a joint operation with private security companies in Alberton on July 12. According to Captain Amanda van Wyk from SAPS, the team, comprising detectives from Ekurhuleni Serious and Violent Crimes, officers from nearby police stations, and security personnel, acted on information about a shipment of over 100 bags of zircon travelling from Richards Bay to Gauteng.

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A search of an address in Alberton led to the discovery of shipping containers containing bags of zircon. While the recovery of the zircon is a significant achievement, further investigations are still underway. The police are investigating to find the zircon’s source and its intended destination.

Zircon is a semi-precious mineral commonly found in igneous rocks, especially granite and felsic igneous rocks. It is also a frequent component of most sands. The mineral can survive in sedimentary deposits due to its hardness, endurance, and chemical inertness. It has been used in ceramics, refractory materials, and nuclear fuel rods.

Source: SAPS finds Zircon worth R300k in Alberton

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