5 000+ arrested at Zim border
09/02/2007 19:27  - (SA)  

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Johannesburg - More than 5 000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in a bid by police to curb crime along the South African/Zimbabwe borderline, said Limpopo police on Friday.

"A total of 5 438 illegal foreigners were arrested at the borderline in January," said superintendent Ronel Otto.

A further 94 people were arrested and fined for aiding and transporting illegal immigrants.

In addition to the arrests, 43 958 cartons of cigarettes and two firearms were confiscated.

Otto said the cigarettes were probably destined to be sold to shops and street vendors.

"It is through hard work and loyalty such as these police members have displayed that we will conquer crime in this province," said police provincial commissioner Calvin Sengani.

- SAPA

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