• South African police arrested 36 illegal immigrants in the Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal
• The arrests were part of the province’s efforts to combat hotbeds of crime in the region through operations and raids.
• Some South Africans believed the arrests would not deter undocumented foreigners from entering the country illegally.

With nine years of experience, Tebogo Mokwena, news editor for In brief Newsprovided an overview of the criminal justice system and high-profile cases in South Africa in daily sunlight.

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — South African Durban Police Department arrested 36 undocumented foreigners in the Durban CBD.

Undocumented foreigners arrested

The province’s provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, said the arrests were part of a multidisciplinary operation to combat criminal activities in Durban. One person was also arrested for possession of an illegal firearm.

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Mkhwanazi is confident that the operations will yield positive results in the recovery of firearms and illicit goods. He said the operation, carried out on October 29, and police illicit cigarettes recoveredfirearms and other illicit goods.

SA some operations will not work

Internet users on Facebook They are not convinced that these operations will generate positive gains in the long term.

Tiger Zindoga said:

“All released with fines.”

Kondwani Phiri said:

“36 people arrested and 200 entries today”.

Smart Moyo Tumbare said:

“They must stop harassing Africans on their territory. When will we have different rights on our continent, different from those of other people from other parts of the world?”

Kryzee Tsekiso said:

“The police always arrest criminals and our courts release them on warning.”

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Mambozimunya Tendai said:

“One bus will bring 36 more. 50 buses pass through the port of entry every day.”

The humble Lemmetjies said:

“36 arrests. Should we celebrate?”

Durban SAPS arrests 120 illegal aliens

In a related article, In brief News reported that the Durban South African Police Service arrested 120 undocumented foreign nationals during a similar operation.

Police raided three hijacked buildings in the city and arrested several suspects, including those on outstanding arrest warrants. South Africans have been impressed by the police’s efforts to combat crime and clean up the city.

Source: In brief News