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- South Africa and Lesotho are jointly investigating claims of illegal Basotho camps in SA.
- Authorities from both countries have agreed to strengthen intelligence operations.
- South Africans are urged not to panic.
South African and Lesotho intelligence units have launched a joint investigation into alleged illegal Basotho military camps operating within South Africa.
The issue came to light following claims by Lesotho Police Commissioner Advocate Borotho Matsoso, prompting a meeting between South African National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and provincial police commissioners earlier this week.
A preliminary report from the crime intelligence division was discussed, in which intelligence structures have highlighted that they have heightened their operations to investigate these allegations and, where necessary, track down and take down such illegal activities.
National Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said:
Further to this, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has reached out to the Lesotho Police Chief where the two commissioners discussed the allegations made by Advocate Matsoso.
Both commissioners agreed that both law enforcement agencies’ intelligence structures are on the ground to investigate the existence of such camps.
General Fannie Masemola assures all people living in South Africa that the safety and security of the people of SA is of paramount importance, and anyone who is found to be in the country committing illegal acts will face the full might of the law.
South Africans are urged not to panic or worry as police from both countries remain on high alert.
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