By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
SA Police Services (SAPS) said Friday they have arrested 95 Libyan nationals on suspicion of receiving training at a secret military camp in Mpumalanga.
Police raided the camp at a farm in White River in the Mpumalanga, about 360 kilometers (220 miles) northeast of Johannesburg.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Donald Mdlhuli said the camp was disguised as a private security training centre.
“The place, which was initially designated as a training site, appears to have been converted into an illegal military training base.
“The 95 individuals taken into custody are all Libyan nationals and are currently being questioned by the relevant authorities.
“The SAPS would like to assure the public that there is no immediate threat to community safety,” he added.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available. The SAPS would like to assure the public that there is no immediate threat to community safety.
Anyone with information about similar or related activities is urged to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or submit tips via the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.