Mawela: We have discovered headquarters of zama zamas

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police commissioner Elias Mawela says they have found what they believe to be zama zama headquarters.

Mawela says during a law enforcement operation, firearms and explosives were discovered in the shaft near Riverlea.

READ: POLICE SEARCH FOR BODIES OF ZAMA ZAMAS IN RIVERLEA

There have been running battles in the area.

Police say they have arrested more than 20 zama zamas so far.