Alex Reporter

95 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED, FIREARM AND SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINING EQUIPMENT SEIZED

By Mr Lee
Mbyana ya Mahungu

LIMPOPO – Police have arrested 95 suspected illegal immigrants and seized an unlicensed firearm, illicit ci******es and equipment believed to be linked to illegal mining during two intelligence-driven Operation Shanela 2 operations in the Sekhukhune District.

The first operation, conducted at Ga-Mpusheng Village in the Atok policing area, led to the arrest of 15 foreign nationals, including citizens of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Ethiopia. A 43-year-old Ethiopian national is facing charges relating to alleged immigration violations, possession of illicit ci******es, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and magazine.

During the raid, police confiscated an unlicensed firearm and magazine, suspected illicit ci******es, and various tools believed to be used in illegal mining activities, including jackhammers, generators, electrical cables and other equipment.

In a separate operation across Marble Hall, Matlerekeng and Elandskraal, officers arrested a further 80 suspected illegal immigrants. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted two trucks travelling along the N11 and arrested 55 undocumented foreign nationals who were allegedly being transported into Marble Hall.

The suspects are currently being processed in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs to verify their immigration status.

Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended all law enforcement members and stakeholders involved in the successful operations, which form part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration, illicit trade and illegal mining in the province.

All arrested suspects are expected to appear before court on Monday, 22 June 2026.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT!!! BUT TOMORROW YOU WILL SEE THEM AGAIN IF THEY WERE ARRESTED

These thieves were seen stealing an electricity pole without a care in the world. THIS is obviously Alex, where thugs do as they please!

If you were there, would you call the police or the community first to MARINATE them?

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