140 diamonds seized from illegal dealers: Qoo
140 diamonds seized from illegal dealers: Qoo
‘Marafaele Mohloboli
AT least 140 diamonds have been confiscated from illegal dealers after they failed to heed the government’s call to surrender the gems on or before 31 January 2021, Mining minister Mr Serialong Qoo has said.
These will be part of 493 diamonds which will be auctioned some time next month, Mr Qoo added.
Addressing legislators in parliament this week, Mr Qoo said, “the Ministry of Mining expects to auction a total of 493 diamonds in an open and transparent auction process open to all who have an interest”.
“We are expecting buyers from all corners of the world to come and bid in large numbers since the Covid-19 regulations have been relaxed to facilitate travel.