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Arrested foreign nationals in the back of a police van.
A tense afternoon unfolded in Bruma, east of Johannesburg, where several undocumented individuals were arrested during a major raid conducted by the City’s Public Safety Department.
The operation which targets spaza shops mostly owned by foreign nationals.
This is part of an ongoing citywide effort to crack down on unregulated businesses.
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MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, is spearheading a hard-hitting operation in Bruma to crush lawlessness, enforce public order, and hold non-compliant businesses and buildings accountable to City bylaws. JMPD is on the ground detaining undocumented… pic.twitter.com/aJELV7z03V
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Officials confirms that many of the arrested individuals were unable to produce valid identification or business permits at the time of their apprehension.
However, the Public Safety Department insists the operation is not about targeting foreign nationals but ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, is leading a decisive operation in Bruma, targeting lawlessness, enforcing public order, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and building regulations. JMPD officers are actively detaining undocumented foreign… pic.twitter.com/9Kd3vijOvr
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Those arrested says that they have their documents, but they are currently not with them.
The individuals are currently in custody pending verification of their status and documentation.
