The South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with ProvJoint structure, the Department of Home Affairs and Police Intelligence, have uncovered a suspected military training base in White River and apprehended 95 Libyans in connection with the discovery.
Following an intelligence report about the suspected camp, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, convened the Provincial Joint Structures (ProvJoints).
This led to a joint operation of Friday July 26, 2024, resulting in the raid and subsequent arrests.
The place, which was initially designated as a training site, appears to have been converted into an illegal military training base.
The 95 individuals taken into custody are currently being questioned by the relevant authorities.
“We take any threat to the security and stability of our province and country very seriously,” said Major General Mkhwanazi. “
“This operation demonstrates our commitment to acting swiftly and decisively against any activities that could undermine our national interests and ensure the safety of our citizens because that is our primary mandate.”
The SAPS assured the public that there is no immediate threat to community safety.