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Three Chinese nationals were arrested in South Kivu province, DR Congo, with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash concealed in their vehicle. The arrests, conducted secretly following the controversial release of other Chinese nationals accused of illegal mining, highlight the ongoing struggle to regulate the country’s mineral sector. This operation, prompted by a tip-off, underscores the challenges posed by illicit mineral trade and its links to armed groups and instability in the region. The significant amount of gold and cash seized underscores the scale of illegal activity within the country’s mineral sector.
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John Q. Hosedrinker