EMPD arrests 42 undocumented foreign nationals in Ekurhuleni
Officers from the EMPD Specialised Services Unit apprehended 42 undocumented men during operations conducted across Ekurhuleni between December 1 and 6.
Between December 1 and December 6, officers from the EMPD Specialised Services Unit apprehended 42 undocumented foreign nationals.
Officers visited hotspot areas throughout Ekurhuleni in an attempt to curb the high number of undocumented foreign nationals in the boarders of the Republic.
Upon questioning the suspects, who all failed to provide satisfactory reasons for not being in possession of their passports, the officers apprehended the suspects.
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The 42 undocumented men were detained at various police stations, where immigration services were notified to conduct further investigations.
The suspects are facing charges of contravention of the Immigration Act and are expected to appear in the court soon.
