South African troops just nabbed over a thousand people trying to sneak across the border from Zimbabwe. Soldiers arrested 1,174 undocumented Zimbabweans in a single operation during the past week, calling it an unusually massive influx for the holiday season. The situation turned violent, with one soldier reportedly getting stabbed and needing urgent medical attention when some in the group became aggressive during the interception.
Video from the scene showed a large crowd, including women carrying infants, being stopped and ordered to walk in a line through muddy terrain. Military officials stated the group was attempting to use illegal crossing points. Everyone arrested was processed under immigration laws and handed over to the police. The defense force made it clear these border security operations are ongoing, and that crossing illegally will not be tolerated.
Video from the scene showed a large crowd, including women carrying infants, being stopped and ordered to walk in a line through muddy terrain. Military officials stated the group was attempting to use illegal crossing points. Everyone arrested was processed under immigration laws and handed over to the police. The defense force made it clear these border security operations are ongoing, and that crossing illegally will not be tolerated.
