9 Blue Water Guards arrested over alleged bribery, impersonation

The development has triggered an internal warning to members of the Blue Water Guards, with authorities cautioning personnel against conduct that could undermine public confidence in ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining.

An internal notice circulated among members of the group described the alleged conduct as a serious breach of professional standards and warned that such actions could tarnish the reputation of the anti-illegal mining programme.

The arrests come amid collaboration between NAIMOS and the Blue Water Guards in the fight against illegal mining, particularly activities along water bodies and river corridors.