Illegal immigrants invade border villages

Thursday, March 24, 2016

People queuing at an FMD disinfecting area

TSHESEBE: The influx of illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe into Botswana continues to be a problem in the North East District (NED), especially in villages situated along the border.

This influx has irked authorities in the district, a development that they say is adding to the increase in cross-border crime.

Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer in charge, detective assistant superintendent, Motlapele Maropamabe discussed the issue with Mmegi during a recent visit to Tshesebe police station.

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