Sand, stones winners allege intimidation by security personnel, seek government intervention

The National Sand and Stone Tipper Truck Drivers Association has appealed to the government to investigate alleged intimidation, harassment and mistreatment of its members by some security personnel during anti-illegal mining operations at sand-winning sites. The association said some operators had reported physical assaults, seizures of mobile phones and other personal belongings, as well as the impoundment and alleged damage…