A routine roadblock was conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African National Defense Force (SANDF)on Sunday, at the R702/R26 crossing in Wepener.

One minibus in a convoy of 13 failed to stop when requested to do so. 

Police also documented 158 suspected illegal immigrants. 

During the incident, police also confiscated two firearms, as wells two magazines of ammunition. 

According to police spokesperson Montantsi Makhele, the suspects are expected to appear in the Wepener Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 07 June2022.  
 
OFM News/Bambatha Giko