EAST LONDON, EC - Home Affairs' operation New Broom, launched earlier this year is already showing results.
It uses biometric verification technology to combat illegal immigration.
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The department recently raided facilities in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape and Citrusdal in the Western Cape.
Dozens of arrests and deportation orders were secured.
Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber says this new operation will help increase law enforcement operations.