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Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit is dedicated to tracing missing persons, combating human trafficking , protecting vulnerable communities, and promoting justice through partnerships.

🚨⚠️⚖️🇿🇦ETHIOPIAN NATIONALS ARRESTED IN ZWELITSHA FOR PRODUCING FALSE DOCUMENTATION⏳⚖️ZWELITSHA — Several Ethiopian natio...
10/09/2026

🚨⚠️⚖️🇿🇦ETHIOPIAN NATIONALS ARRESTED IN ZWELITSHA FOR PRODUCING FALSE DOCUMENTATION⏳⚖️

ZWELITSHA — Several Ethiopian nationals were arrested today during a joint operation by the Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, South African Police Service (SAPS) and BCMM Environmental Health officials

The operation targeted food establishments in Zwelitsha, with officials conducting inspections focusing on hygiene, regulatory compliance and immigration documentation.

During the operation, several Ethiopian nationals were arrested after allegedly presenting false, fraudulent or incorrect documentation to officials. The circumstances surrounding the documentation are subject to further investigation.

Environmental Health officials also identified unhygienic conditions at several establishments. Some businesses were subsequently closed after failing to meet the required health and safety standards.

The operation forms part of ongoing multidisciplinary efforts to ensure compliance with South African laws, protect vulnerable persons, identify potential violations and combat human trafficking and related offences.

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, together with its law-enforcement and government partners, remains committed to conducting joint operations aimed at promoting community safety, lawful business practices and the protection of vulnerable people.

Story By: APHELELE KALENI
Photos: APHELELE KALENI

⚖️⚠️ 28-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN LUXURY VEHICLE⚖️🚨⚠️STUTTERHEIM– EASTERN CAPEThe Eastern Cape Missing ...
08/09/2026

⚖️⚠️ 28-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN LUXURY VEHICLE⚖️🚨⚠️

STUTTERHEIM– EASTERN CAPE

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the East London K9 Unit, arrested a 28-year-old African male today in stutterheim , near Qonce, for the alleged possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

The suspect was found in possession of a luxury Mercedes-Benz, which is believed to have been reported stolen, Gauteng Province.

The successful operation highlights the continued commitment of the teams to combat vehicle-related crime and ensure that stolen property is recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

Story By: Yonela Nokwe
Photo By: Yonela Nokwe

🇿🇦⚖️⚠️ MULTI-STAKEHOLDER OPERATION IN KUGOMPO AND FORT JACKSON INDUSTRIAL ⚖️🇿🇦⛔️Today, the Eastern Cape Missing Person a...
04/09/2026

🇿🇦⚖️⚠️ MULTI-STAKEHOLDER OPERATION IN KUGOMPO AND FORT JACKSON INDUSTRIAL ⚖️🇿🇦⛔️

Today, the Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit formed part of a multi-stakeholder operation in KuGompo, Calafonia, where arrests were made involving undocumented foreign nationals.

The operation further proceeded to Fort Jackson Industrial Area, where a factory suspected of employing foreign nationals was visited. Upon the arrival of the team, some individuals reportedly fled the premises. Despite this, the relevant compliance inspection was conducted at the factory.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by stakeholders to promote immigration compliance, workplace compliance, and the prevention of exploitation and trafficking within the Eastern Cape.

🇿🇦⚖️⏳🚨 PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US TO FIND HIM ⛔️⚠️
01/09/2026

🇿🇦⚖️⏳🚨 PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US TO FIND HIM ⛔️⚠️

🚨 ⚖️🇿🇦NIGHT SWIFT OPERATION IN QONCE 40 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED 🚨⚠️⚖️🇿🇦The operation focused on immigration compliance,Hu...
30/08/2026

🚨 ⚖️🇿🇦NIGHT SWIFT OPERATION IN QONCE 40 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED 🚨⚠️⚖️🇿🇦

The operation focused on immigration compliance,Human Trafficking and addressing persons found to be in the country without the required documentation or reported missing in their country of birth.

A total of 40 undocumented foreign nationals were taken and transported to the Immigration Centre for further processing and verification.

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit remains committed to work with stakeholders to combat human trafficking, and other related criminal activities.

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit
Working Together to Protect Our Communities

🚨 KOMGA OPERATION CONDUCTED⚠️⚖️🇿🇦⛔️Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with Department of H...
28/08/2026

🚨 KOMGA OPERATION CONDUCTED⚠️⚖️🇿🇦⛔️

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with Department of Home Affairs ( Immigration Services) conducted an operation in Komga targeting immigration and compliance violations.

During the operation:

* Undocumented foreign nationals were arrested for contravening immigration laws.
* Fines were issued to employers found employing undocumented foreign nationals.
* Authorities continue to warn employers to ensure that all employees are legally documented and authorised to work in South Africa.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal employment, human trafficking and other related offences while promoting compliance with South African law.

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit
Dignity & Right

🚨 EARLY-MORNING OPERATION IN FORT BEAUFORT (KWAMAQOMA) 🇿🇦⚖️⚠️The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in coll...
27/08/2026

🚨 EARLY-MORNING OPERATION IN FORT BEAUFORT (KWAMAQOMA) 🇿🇦⚖️⚠️

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs – Immigration Services and Raymond Mhlaba Traffic Control, conducted an early-morning operation in Fort Beaufort.

The operation resulted in the arrest of undocumented foreign nationals, while a criminal case was successfully opened against a foreign national who is alleged to have been selling restricted medication.

The suspect faces charges in terms of the Immigration Act as well as relevant pharmaceutical legislation, for allegedly operating outside South Africa’s legal regulatory framework.

Authorities have welcomed the collaborative operation, describing it as another firm step towards curbing the illegal trading of restricted medication, strengthening immigration compliance, and protecting communities.

Story by: Philasande Maqoma
Pictures by: Philasande Maqoma

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit
Working together to protect communities and combat trafficking and related criminal activities.

🚨 STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED IN CALIFORNIA KUGOMPO🇿🇦⚖️🚨The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboratio...
25/08/2026

🚨 STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED IN CALIFORNIA KUGOMPO🇿🇦⚖️🚨

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the East London Vehicle Theft Unit, successfully recovered a stolen motor vehicle at California, KuGompo.

The vehicle was recovered from a Burundi national after it was allegedly reported stolen from its owner in Harare, Cape Town.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat vehicle theft, trafficking and organised criminal activities in the Eastern Cape.

🔴 Further arrests are expected as investigations continue.

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit
Working together to combat crime and protect our communities.

🚨 COMPLIANCE OPERATION CONDUCTED IN GONUBIE⚖️🇿🇦The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with...
25/08/2026

🚨 COMPLIANCE OPERATION CONDUCTED IN GONUBIE⚖️🇿🇦

The Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with Gonubie SAPS, Department of Home Affairs – Immigration Services, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) Law Enforcement, and BCMM Environmental Health Services, conducted a joint compliance operation in Gonubie.

The operation focused on ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and addressing illegal activities within the area.

During the operation:

* 🚔 Undocumented foreign nationals were arrested for further processing by the relevant authorities.
* 📦 Prohibited products were seized.
* 🥫 Expired food products were confiscated by Environmental Health officials.
* 👮‍♂️ Various establishments were inspected for compliance with applicable legislation.

Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit
Working Together to Protect Our Communities

Story By: Yonela Nokwe
Photo By: Agreement Gcwizi

🚨🚨 🚨 BUTTERWORTH OPERATION CONDUCTED 50 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED ⚖️🇿🇦The Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit,...
22/08/2026

🚨🚨 🚨 BUTTERWORTH OPERATION CONDUCTED 50 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED ⚖️🇿🇦

The Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs – Immigration Services, conducted an operation in Butterworth aimed at addressing undocumented immigration and related concerns.

During the operation, 50 individuals were apprehended and taken to the Butterworth SAPS for further processing and verification in accordance with the law.

We strongly condemn the employment of undocumented migrants and urge employers to comply with South African immigration and labour laws.

We also urge members of the community to be vigilant against marriages of convenience entered into in exchange for money, as such arrangements may facilitate immigration fraud and exploitation.

Story by: Natasha Mpondo
Pictures by: Natasha Mpondo

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