The South African Police Service (SAPS) has said it has uncovered what it believes to be a military training camp in White River, and has apprehended 95 foreign nationals as a result.

In a statement on Friday, the SAPS said the operation was carried out in conjunction with the ProvJOINT structure, including the Department of Home Affairs and other role players like Police Intelligence.

Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, convened the Provincial Joint Structures (ProvJOINTS) two days ago after receiving intelligence information about the suspected camp, which led to a raid on Friday 26 July and subsequent arrests.

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