The Limpopo Hawks have uncovered a suspected guerrilla military training camp in Modimolle, raising alarms about unregulated paramilitary activities in the region.
Story Summary:
- The Hawks uncovered a suspected military training camp in Modimolle, Limpopo.
- Firearms and ammunition were seized, and the purpose of the camp remains under investigation.
- This follows a recent raid in White River, Mpumalanga, where 95 Libyan nationals were arrested for receiving military training.
Second military camp discovered in Modimolle: Here’s what we know
The operation, which involved multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the seizure of several firearms and ammunition.
Hawks spokesperson Lethunya Mmuroa confirmed that the confiscated items included “licensed rifles, a pistol, and ammunition believed to be used during training.”
The purpose of the training at this facility remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of military-related activities.
The discovery comes on the heels of another recent raid on a similar facility outside White River, Mpumalanga, where 95 Libyan nationals were arrested for allegedly receiving military training.
The camp was found with makeshift military tents and trenches, sparking suspicions about its operations.
The suspects, who entered South Africa with irregular visas obtained through misrepresentation in Tunisia, have since been charged with contravening the South African Immigration Act.
While no arrests have been made yet in the Modimolle case, the ongoing investigation is focusing on how the firearms and ammunition arrived at the farm.
