Five arrested for alleged immigration offences near Steinkopf

Five people, including a woman, have been arrested for alleged immigration offences after police intercepted a vehicle during a roadblock on the N7 near Steinkopf in the Northern Cape.

The four men and one woman, aged between 25 and 36, were arrested at about 11.45am on Thursday, November 12.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), officers conducting a routine roadblock on the N7 towards Steinkopf stopped a vehicle travelling in the direction of Springbok.

Further investigations allegedly revealed that the five occupants were undocumented.

They were arrested for alleged contraventions of the Immigration Act.

Police said the suspects would undergo processing to verify their immigration status and were expected to appear in the Springbok Magistrate's Court.

The Namakwa District police management commended the officers involved, praising their vigilance and efforts to enforce the country's laws.

SAPS said it would continue working with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to combat illegal immigration and other criminal activities in the district.

The police also said they would continue using available resources to ensure that people residing in the district complied with South African laws and to promote safer communities.