By OBAKENG MAJE
8 May 2025- The fight against the eradication of undocumented persons compels the police through Operation Vala Umgodi to utilise all measures to fight the scourge. The multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi team detained seven undocumented foreigners aged between 20 and 50, at a vehicle check point (VCP), near the Ikapa mine in Kimberley on Tuesday.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said suspects were detained in order to be processed and verified by the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services officials before being formally charged and presented to Court for deportation. Sam said a farmer (27), was warned to appear in court to answer on allegations of contravening the immigration statutes for employing illegal immigrants with an option of paying an admission of guilt fine of R17 500.
“The police are pleading with the public to respect and conform to the prevailing immigration laws and regulations, as it is a crime to employ and or harbour illegal immigrants,” he said.
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