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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.

⚖️🇿🇦⚠️IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATION – NQAMAKWE🇿🇦⚖️Immigration Services, Mnquma Local Municipality Law Enforcement an...
31/10/2026

⚖️🇿🇦⚠️IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATION – NQAMAKWE🇿🇦⚖️

Immigration Services, Mnquma Local Municipality Law Enforcement and the Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit conducted a joint law enforcement operation in Nqamakwe, which resulted in the arrest of undocumented foreign nationals.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with immigration laws and to address matters relating to undocumented immigration.

APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY

We appeal to members of the community to refrain from obstructing law enforcement officials while they are executing their lawful duties.

We further urge the public not to interfere with enforcement operations or engage in conduct that compromises investigations and lawful procedures.

Members of the community are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and allow officials to perform their duties without intimidation, obstruction or unnecessary interference.

Law enforcement is everyone’s responsibility. Cooperation builds safer communities.

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit

ANATHI “NATHI” NGOMAWe are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Ana...
29/10/2026



ANATHI “NATHI” NGOMA

We are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Anathi “Nathi” Ngoma, who is being sought in connection with a murder investigation in Scenery Park, KuGompo (East London).

Anyone who may know his whereabouts or have information that could assist the investigation is urged to come forward.

All information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.

⚖️⚠️MISSING CHILD FOUND: OYISELA TSHAZI (14)⚠️⚖️SUCCESSFUL SEARCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONAfter sleepless nights, tireless...
27/10/2026

⚖️⚠️MISSING CHILD FOUND: OYISELA TSHAZI (14)⚠️⚖️

SUCCESSFUL SEARCH AND RECOVERY OPERATION

After sleepless nights, tireless searching, dedication and determination, 14-year-old Oyisela Tshazi has been FOUND.

This successful outcome follows the collective efforts and commitment of various stakeholders who worked tirelessly to locate the missing child.

STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED:

• Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit
• South African Police Service (SAPS K9)
• SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS)
• SSGI

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders for their dedication, teamwork and unwavering commitment throughout the search operation.

Every missing child deserves to be found. Every life matters.

Together, we bring hope to families and communities.

🚨 ⚖️🇿🇦71 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED, ONE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM🇿🇦KuGompo, East London,...
24/10/2026

🚨 ⚖️🇿🇦71 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED, ONE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM🇿🇦

KuGompo, East London, Eastern Cape | 24 October 2026

A total of 71 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended during an enforcement operation conducted on 24 October 2026 along Buffalo Street, KuGompo, East London.

The operation was aimed at enforcing South Africa’s immigration laws and ensuring compliance with the Immigration Act 13 of 2002.

The suspects were apprehended after they allegedly failed to produce valid documentation confirming their lawful status in the Republic of South Africa.

During the operation, one of the suspects was additionally arrested after allegedly being found in possession of an unlicensed fi***rm. The fi***rm was seized for further investigation.

The suspects will be subjected to the relevant verification and legal processes, and further charged.

Story By: Lithemba Nyembezi
Photo By: Lithemba Nyembezi

⚖️🇿🇦🚨 NIGERIAN NATIONAL ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED DRUG DEALING IN KUGOMPO 🇳🇬⚖️🇿🇦An intelligence-driven operation conducted in...
23/10/2026

⚖️🇿🇦🚨 NIGERIAN NATIONAL ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED DRUG DEALING IN KUGOMPO 🇳🇬⚖️🇿🇦

An intelligence-driven operation conducted in Kugompo has resulted in the arrest of a Nigerian male for alleged dealing in drugs and contravention of immigration-related legislation.

The operation was conducted jointly by:

• Kugompo Crime Intelligence
• Kugompo SAPS
• Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit (ECMPTU)
• Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) Traffic Services

The arrest follows intelligence gathered by law-enforcement agencies as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offences and unlawful immigration activities in the area.

The suspect is expected to appear before the relevant court, where the allegations will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

More arrests are expected as investigations continue.

Regards
Communication Department
Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit (ECMPTU)

🇿🇦🇿🇦⚖️61 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED DURING COMPLIANCE OPERATION IN NORTH END ALBANY STREET 🇿🇦⚖️A joint compliance operation ...
21/10/2026

🇿🇦🇿🇦⚖️61 IMMIGRANTS APPREHENDED DURING COMPLIANCE OPERATION IN NORTH END ALBANY STREET 🇿🇦⚖️

A joint compliance operation was conducted in North End, East London, along Albany Street and Porter Street, an area commonly known as the Ethiopian and Somali Town.

The operation involved the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Missing Person & Trafficking Unit, Immigration Services, and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

During the operation, 61 undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended for further verification and processing.

Authorities also identified illegal electricity connections, which were disconnected during the operation. Several restaurants and other businesses were closed for non-compliance with municipal and other regulatory requirements.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by law-enforcement and regulatory authorities to address illegal immigration, non-compliant businesses, illegal electricity connections, and other unlawful activities in the area.

Story by: Aphelele Kaleni
Photos by: Aphelele Kaleni

⚖️🇿🇦THREE UNDOCUMENTED ZIMBABWEAN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR FORGERY, ALTERING DOCUMENTS AND DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURE🇿🇦⚖️Thr...
21/10/2026

⚖️🇿🇦THREE UNDOCUMENTED ZIMBABWEAN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR FORGERY, ALTERING DOCUMENTS AND DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURE🇿🇦⚖️

Three Zimbabwean nationals were arrested in East London following an operation in which authorities discovered a vehicle allegedly displaying false identification details, as well as a quantity of copper believed to be linked to infrastructure-related offences.

The three suspects were also found to be undocumented in South Africa. A large amount of cash was allegedly found in their possession at the time of the arrests.

The suspects are expected to face charges relating to forgery, altering or falsifying identification details, possession of suspected stolen copper, and damage to infrastructure, as well as immigration-related offences.

The matter remains under investigation, and the suspects will appear before the relevant court.

Regards
Communication Department

🦈 Tragedy at Orient Beach: Regular Sunrise Swimmer Dies After Shark Attack🚨⚠️EAST LONDON - A routine sunrise swim ended ...
20/10/2026

🦈 Tragedy at Orient Beach: Regular Sunrise Swimmer Dies After Shark Attack🚨⚠️

EAST LONDON - A routine sunrise swim ended in tragedy on Tuesday morning when a 65-year-old female swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark at Orient Beach.

The incident occurred at approximately 08:07 am while the victim was swimming with her regular group of early morning swimmers.

Swimmers reported seeing signs of distress in the water, including blood, followed by the sight of a shark's tail and fin.

The victim sustained severe injuries to the right side of her arm and leg.

Members of the group immediately pulled the woman from the water and rushed to the shore seeking assistance from lifeguards to administer CPR.

Despite their efforts, the woman did not survive her injuries.

The victim is understood to be a well-known regular swimmer, familiar to many who frequent goes to the beach for swims.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased.

All role players where at scene, SAPS, Divers BCMM Life Guards and Eastern Cape Missing Person And Trafficking Unit

Story: Natasha Mpondo
Pictures: Siphokazi Maphondla

🇿🇦⚖️CASH-IN-TRANSIT ROBBERY REPORTED AT AMALINDA SHOPPING CENTRE⏳⚖️🇿🇦A cash-in-transit robbery was reportedly carried ou...
19/10/2026

🇿🇦⚖️CASH-IN-TRANSIT ROBBERY REPORTED AT AMALINDA SHOPPING CENTRE⏳⚖️🇿🇦

A cash-in-transit robbery was reportedly carried out at Amalinda Shopping Centre in KuGompo City on Monday, 19 October 2026.
According to preliminary information, suspects allegedly held a Fidelity cash-in-transit team at gunpoint before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, a r***e and pistols. One fire arm allegedly belonging to the fidelity company has been recovered.

Police, including the Tactical Response Team (TRT), SAPS in Cambridge, K9 East London, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as Hawks and the Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit, responded to the scene. While the vehicle allegedly used in the robbery was also recovered.

The amount of cash stolen and the identities of those involved have not yet been confirmed. Investigation is still in progress.

Story by: Mihlali Mngaza
Pictures: Philasande Maqoma

⏳🇿🇦⚖️FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED DURING IMMIGRATION OPERATION IN PEDDIE🇿🇦⏳⚖️PEDDIE, EASTERN CAPE | 16 OCTOBER 2026On Frid...
18/10/2026

⏳🇿🇦⚖️FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED DURING IMMIGRATION OPERATION IN PEDDIE🇿🇦⏳⚖️

PEDDIE, EASTERN CAPE | 16 OCTOBER 2026

On Friday, 16 October 2026, the Eastern Cape Missing Persons and Trafficking Unit, working in collaboration with Immigration Services and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Peddie, conducted a joint law enforcement operation aimed at strengthening immigration compliance and enforcing the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

During the operation, several foreign nationals were arrested for alleged contraventions of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, following their failure to produce valid documentation confirming their legal status in the country.

The operation formed part of ongoing collaborative efforts by law enforcement agencies to address immigration-related offences, strengthen compliance with immigration legislation, and promote public safety.

Story by: Lithemba Nyembezi
Photographs by: Siphokazi Maphondla

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