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21 workers arrested in illegal immigration operation at Congella factory
In a bid to root out illegal immigration, the Durban Metro Police hit a clothing factory on Melbourne Road, enforcing compliance and safety measures. More than 20 suspects were arrested.
Over the weekend operation the Durban Metro Police Service (DMPS) conducted an Integrated Illegal Immigration Operation at a clothing warehouse on Melbourne Road, Congella area.
According to DMPS spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu, the operation focused on enforcing immigration-related legislation, municipal by-laws, labour compliance, occupational health and safety standards, fire safety regulations, and business licensing requirements to ensure lawful operations and public safety.
“The outcome of the operation saw 24 suspects processed, and 27 suspects released. We must emphasise that DMPS remains committed to conducting integrated, multi-disciplinary operations aimed at promoting compliance, enhancing public safety, and supporting lawful business practises across the city,” Zungu said.
The Station Commissioner of Umbilo SAPS, Colonel Robert Ximba, confirmed that the suspects were arrested, and were due to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court today (Monday, January 26).
“There were seven immigrants aged between 36 and 48 years old arrested for contravention of visiting permit on this premises. Seven immigrants aged 25 to 40 years arrested for contravention of visitors permit and another immigrant for failure to depart were arrested in Umbilo area by Immigration and Metro on the same day. All in all 21 illegal immigrants arrested,” added Captain Carmen Rhynes, spokesperson for SAPS eThekwini District.
The operation was supported by various stakeholders, including By-law Special Operations (BSO), By-law Compliance South Clean-Up, Fire Department, Department of Labour, Buildings Department, Business Licensing, Area-Based Management officials, Occupational Health and Safety, Waste Management Directorate, and Environmental Health.
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