The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is taking its fight against undocumented foreign nationals to the Kosi Bay border gate on Friday.
Authorities want to curb the crime scourge reported on the border line in northern KZN.
This includes the influx of undocumented foreign nationals crossing into the country illegally, among other criminal elements.
Undocumented foreign nationals
As part of plans to address cross-border crime, various law enforcement agencies are heading towards the Kosi border that separates South Africa and Mozambique.
The operation is focused on foreign nationals who pay bribes for illegal access into South Africa, and travellers without proper documentation.
Among the criminal activities reported at this border post are vehicle theft and the smuggling of illicit goods.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli previously said that this criminal pattern dented the economy.
“We need to protect our economy, we need to protect our people.”
He has indicated plans to have them deported.
“We have a serious problem now, as I’ve said, that almost all police cells are full. There is not enough space to keep these arrested undocumented foreign nationals.”
The South African Police Service (SAPS), the army, Customs and border management officers form part of Friday’s operation.
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