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A joint operation by South African security services last Friday resulted in the arrest of 208 undocumented immigrants, with 176 of them being Zimbabwean nationals. Police said they have since been deported to their policing borders.
The operation, aimed at curbing illegal activities, took place in the Sekhukhune District, specifically targeting the Marble Hall and Groblersdal areas.
The detained group also included individuals from Mozambique and India.
According to Limpopo Province Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the Zimbabwean and Mozambican nationals have been deported.
Meanwhile, the Indian citizens remain in custody, pending deportation to their home country.
"A joint operation executed by the South African Police Service in Limpopo province led to the arrest of 208 undocumented immigrants and the recovery of suspected stolen properties at Marble Hall and Groblersdal policing area under Sekhukhune District," Ledwaba stated.
He added, "The main objective of the operation that commenced in the evening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Leeuwfontein and surrounding farms until the next day on Friday, July 19, 2024, at about 11 am to rid the area of illegal activities.
"The Zimbabwean and Mozambican nationals comprising adult and minor children were immediately deported to their respective policing borders after their arrests."
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