PIETERMARITZBURG - Police have arrested more than 30 undocumented migrants during a raid in the Pietermaritzburg CBD.
Authorities warn that employers who hire illegal workers will also be prosecuted.
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According to KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed that the raid formed part of a planned operation.
"It is ongoing and we are pleased that what we set out to do is happening as planned. The operation is aimed at arresting illegal foreigners roaming our streets without papers. We are also looking at shops employing undocumented migrants."