A second suspect was arrested in an early morning raid in Kanana on Wednesday. The suspect, who is a foreign national, is alleged to be the mastermind behind illegal mining activities.

He was found in possession of paraphernalia believed to be used for illegal mining activities.

Both accused were arrested for their alleged involvement in the Orkney incident that took place in October last year, where eighty-seven illegal miners were arrested, while eight were wounded and six fatally shot during a shootout with the police.

Boyce is a taxi owner who is alleged to have been instrumental in transporting the illegal miners to and from the mine, as well as transporting food. His taxi was also seized during his arrest.

He will be joining the other accused, who are all still in custordy, in court on 11 August 2022.

Meanwhile the alleged mastermind will make his first appearance before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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