# Approximately one-thousand illegal immigrants has been arrested at a mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga yesterday. Police spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli says Operation Vala Umgodi began on Monday and involved collaboration between a number of law enforcement agencies. He says the successful operation has disrupted illegal mining operations and forced the illegal miners to the surface. The suspects could possibly be charged for contravening the Immigration Act of South Africa, as well as other charges relating to illegal mining, and trespassing. More charges may be added as the operation and investigation continues.
About 1000 illegal immigrants arrested at Barberton mine