Two siblings were arrested and appeared in the Welkom Magistrate's Court in Free State on Tuesday on charges of unlawful possession of SA IDs
South African passports. Photo: iStockThe siblings appeared in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they face charges of fraud, unlawful possession of SA ID documents and contravention of the Immigration Act.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Covane, the two sisters, aged 35 and 42, were found in unlawful possession of South African identity documents and passport in King Street, Dagbreek near Welkom. An interview, verification, and authentication process conducted by members of the Illicit mining team, both police and illegal immigration officials, led to the discovery that the suspects misrepresented themselves before the Department of Home Affairs. They allegedly furnished the department with false birth dates and acquired South African identity documents and passports fraudulently.It was also discovered that they had foreign travel documents, from their country of origin.
on Thursday that the identities and nationalities of the sisters could not be disclosed yet because of diplomatic relations.“Further investigation is being conducted as per NPA guidance. The docket will then be handed over to the State prosecutor for decision.”Last week, a multi-disciplinary operation brought relevant stakeholders and communities together in a cross-border operation on the Lesotho and Free State border.
During the five-day operation, 72 suspects were arrested on charges such as possession of suspected stolen goods, driving while under the influence, possession of a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a firearm and contravention of the Immigration Act.The operation also discovered illegal border crossings and police confiscated man-made bridges and rafts while going through the Caledon River and its banks at various places. People who crossed the border illegally were also arrested.
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