By BAKANG MOKOTO
11 April 2026 – A foreign national (39) was arrested during a continued Operation Paseka in the Namakwa District. The police said the suspect was arrested , SAPS members arrested during a roadblock operation conducted on the N7 at Bulletrap on 10 April 2026.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said during the static roadblock, vehicles were stopped and searched which subsequently led to arrest of the suspect who was found travelling in a taxi. Magerman said he failed to produce a valid passport or any proof of legal residency in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
“The suspect was subsequently arrested for contravening the Immigration Act and will be detained until he appears in court. The police reassure the communities of the Namakwa District that they are committed to upholding the law and maintaining the safety and security of all residents.
“The community is urged to be the eyes and ears of the police and to report all criminal activities,” he said.
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