Article re-cap
- Authorities arrested 27 undocumented immigrants during a raid on a construction company located on Bree Street in the Cape Town CBD.
- The operation involved several agencies including the South African Police Service, Home Affairs, Metro Police, CCID, and Employment Labour Inspection.
- Many workers at the site were found without proper documentation or with alleged fake documents.
- The detained adult males are being held at the Cape Town Central police station and face charges in terms of the Immigration Act.
Authorities arrested 27 undocumented immigrants during a raid on a Bree Street construction company in the Cape Town CBD.
The operation was conducted by the South African Police Service, Home Affairs, Metro Police, CCID, and Employment Labour Inspection. Officers searched the premises and questioned workers on-site during the raid.
Many workers were found without proper documentation, while others were found with alleged fake documents. Some individuals attempted to flee or hide but were eventually caught by officials.
Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said the adult males were detained at Cape Town Central police station. They will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates' court once they have been charged.
According to Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the detainees face charges in terms of the Immigration Act.
This follows earlier local coverage of Cape Town protest demands removal of undocumented nationals.
Frequently asked questions
How many undocumented immigrants were arrested in the Bree Street raid?
Authorities arrested 27 undocumented immigrants during a raid on a construction company in the Cape Town CBD. The operation involved the South African Police Service, Home Affairs, Metro Police, CCID, and Employment Labour Inspection.
What documentation issues were found during the raid?
Many workers were found without proper documentation. Others were discovered with alleged fake documents. Some individuals attempted to flee or hide when officials arrived at the premises.
What charges do the detainees face?
The adult males detained at Cape Town Central police station face charges in terms of the Immigration Act. They will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates' court once they have been formally charged.
Which agencies participated in the construction company raid?
The operation was conducted by the South African Police Service, Home Affairs, Metro Police, CCID, and Employment Labour Inspection. Officers searched the premises and questioned workers during the raid.
Source: themercury.co.za
