The offences include illegal immigration, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drug-related crimes, assault, robbery, murder, rape, illegal mining and firearm-related crimes.
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Mpumalanga police spokesperson Sergeant Thulisile Magagula says police also seized firearms, ammunition, explosives, dangerous weapons, various drugs, alcohol, counterfeit goods, precious metals, copper cables, vehicles, electronic devices and cash.
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The operation focused on combating crime, tracing wanted suspects, enforcing compliance and strengthening police visibility through searches, patrols, roadblocks, checkpoints and inspections.
