Zuko Komisa

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped its charges against 95 Libyan nationals arrested in connection with an illicit military training camp in White River, Mpumalanga.
In July, a specialized squad of police and Home Affairs authorities apprehended the group on a farm in White River that was also an illegal military base. Police uncovered drugs, contraband, and military-grade firearms at the scene.
“The National Prosecuting Authority in Mpumalanga has today decided to withdraw charges against the 95 Libyan Nationals who were arrested by SAPS and charged with Contraventions of the Immigration Act.”
“The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Sonja Ntuli, reviewed all available evidence and the representations made on behalf of the accused and having considered the evidence and policy considerations, has decided to withdraw the charges preferred against all accused who were arrested at the military training camp in July 2024.The charges related to alleged misrepresentations made by the accused in their applications for study visas. There were other more serious allegations that SAPS needed to look into.” said NPA Regional Spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa
On Thursday, the suspects appeared in the White River Magistrates Court for the third time, and the director of public prosecutions asked the court to dismiss the case. The men are expected to be handed over to the Department of Home Affairs.
BREAKING NEWS : The NPA has withdrawn its charges against the 95 Libyan nationals arrested in July.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) August 15, 2024
The men appeared briefly at the White River magistrates court this morning on an urgent basis.
The matter was initially postponed with the 26th of August. #KayaNews KS. pic.twitter.com/PQvrT1kPAz
*This is a developing story
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