Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga

NELSPRUIT - Five suspects, aged between 20 and 32, were arrested today, 07 April 2025, by members from the Proactive team, deployed for Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga.

The astute members were conducting stop and searches along the Kruger Road in Barberton when they came upon the group of five suspects. The suspects failed to produce valid documentation to be in South Africa.

The suspects were charged for contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa and they are expected to appear at the Barberton Magistrate's court on Thursday, 08 April 2025.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr.) Zeph Mkhwanazi has applauded members for the job well done.

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