THIRTY FOREIGN MIGRANTS ARRESTED AT TWO WORKPLACES AS SA POLICE INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN

THIRTY FOREIGN MIGRANTS ARRESTED AT TWO WORKPLACES AS SAPS INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN

Thirty foreign migrants, including some Zimbabweans, were arrested at two separate workplaces as South African police intensify operations targeting illegal migrants.

In Limpopo, police arrested 21 illegal immigrants who were allegedly working as plant operators at Tzaleba Timbers in Tzaneen. 

The arrests followed a joint operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs, reportedly supported by ActionSA, after a tip-off that a large number of undocumented foreign nationals were being employed at the facility. 

Police say the raid is still ongoing, with more arrests expected as investigations continue at the timber operations site.

In the Free State, nine undocumented foreign nationals were arrested at a farm factory manufacturing biscuits in Reitz. 

The Thabo Mofutsanyana District Operational Command Centre acted on information regarding the group and detained all nine suspects while immigration and administrative processes are finalised. 

The local municipality has been engaged and the factory is expected to be closed pending further investigation. Additional steps are also expected to be taken against the owner for alleged non-compliance with applicable legislation.

Authorities say the nationwide operations will continue as part of efforts to enforce immigration laws.
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