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We are getting different and conflicting information from the community as to how many people are here, so we called in Law Enforcement and Anti-Land Invasion to determine what is needed. The police was also on board,\u201d Aldridge says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He says the plans are to re-group and come back with the necessary resources to be able to continue with the clean-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will get hold of social development and the land owners to find out if they can clear the vegetation and the rubbish in the meantime. Once that has been established we will clear-up the area,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aldridge says a lot of the people in the informal camp are suspected gang members or ex-convicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey are very calm. 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