Cape Town – The Johannesburg metro police department (JMPD) rescued 27 illegal immigrants who were being held in a house in Edenvale.
The JMPD received information about the illegal immigrants on Saturday and found approximately 30 male immigrants who had been trafficked into the country.
Media Statement:
HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS RESCUED IN EDENVALE #ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg pic.twitter.com/CNFwQKf8UH
— Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) October 22, 2023
When officers arrived at the location and began interviewing them, some of the immigrants attempted to escape but were successfully contained.
“Edenvale police, Hawks and home affairs immigration officers were called to the scene and the victims were taken to the Edenvale police station where they were processed to be deported back to Ethiopia,” JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
