Chitato: A total of 342 diamond stones of various carats have been seized in Chitato municipality, Lunda-Norte province, by the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC), in a micro-operation, in coordination with the National Police. According to Angola Press News Agency, the diamonds were in the possession of three Angolan citizens, aged between 33 and 37, inside a residence where the citizens were illegally buying and selling diamonds. Graciano Lumanhe, the SIC spokesman, stated that the operation was conducted to address illegal activities in the area. Graciano Lumanhe added that during the operation, a total of 150,000 kwanzas and other items were also seized. The SIC officer emphasized that the operation was part of a broader strategy aimed at combating illegal diamond mining and immigration, human and organ trafficking, and fuel smuggling, among other crimes.
