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More than 160 police officials have been deployed at the Lebombo Border Post ahead of the festive season. A joint operation by SAPS, SARS and Home Affairs has assessed the state of readiness to ensure smooth operations during the December holidays.

Police officers are seen holding a firearm.

The Lebombo Border Post is one of the busiest in the country with travellers making their way into Mozambique. Traffic is also a nightmare during this season. Law enforcement agencies and government departments unveiled their state of readiness for the festive season. An increased volume of traffic and travellers is anticipated with the suspension of the COVID-19 regulations in the countryDeputy commissioner for border management authority, David Chelembe says congestion of heavy vehicles will be cleared seven kilometres before reaching the border to ease congestion.

“The security is not tight even this side. During the night there are many thieves here, you can’t even walk from here to the garage down there, so I know if they can beef up the security it can be good.”

 

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And the BM guards?😄😄😄

Refugees going on holiday. Only in SA.

Everybody deserves a Christmas bonus.

Our system is bad yazi why can't this be done all the time?

Can't you wait for them to go home 1st? Or is this an indirect tipoff to thugs you colluding with?

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