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SA BMA arrests 1 385 immigrants through the use of drones at Beitbridge

Date: Apr 22, 2025

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) has arrested 1 385 illegal immigrants over the Easter holidays through the deployment of drones at the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo province.

The BMA Deputy Commissioner, Rudzani Mpilo says the use of technology has enabled them to curb illegal immigration.

Mpilo says the deployment of drones has helped those direct officials to problematic spots.

“We want to send a strong message to facilitators out there, be a facilitator from SA or from the other side of the country. We are sending them a strong message that we are waiting for them. This time around, we are using artificial intelligence in the form of technology that helps us in terms of knowing where we should direct the boots on the ground.”

 

--SABC--

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