In the Vorstershoop policing area in the North West Province, a farm owner was issued with an admission of guilt fine, and 23 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly in his employment were arrested.

For allegedly employing undocumented foreign nationals, the farm owner was issued with an admission of guilt fine to the value of R250 000.

During the intelligence-driven operation, police intercepted a white Isuzu truck and a white Toyota Land Cruiser single cab on the R379 gravel road. Several occupants fled into nearby farms, whilst the driver and the farmer were stopped.

Police requested the farmer to contact the individuals, who returned voluntarily for verification purposes. Further checks, conducted in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs in Ganyesa, confirmed that their documentation had expired or was invalid.

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The suspects are aged 21 to 49 years, and are expected to appear before the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court on Monday 29 June.

The South African Police Service in the North West commends members involved in this intelligence-driven operation. Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo stated that the police service remains committed to working with relevant stakeholders to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance with South African legislation.

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