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Tanzanian Police Report Death of Suspected Illegal Miner

Tanzanian Police Report Death of Suspected Illegal Miner

March 12, 2023

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A suspect illegally digging for gold-bearing ore in a remnant area of the North Mara underground mine fell to his death when he apparently attempted to escape arrest by the Tanzanian government task force combating gold smuggling. The police have issued a public statement on the incident and said a full report will be made after the autopsy on the deceased has been completed.

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