SABC News|Fifty four undocumented foreign nationals were arrested and three buses transporting them were impounded at a road block in Polokwane, Limpopo. The law enforcers have also intercepted a bakkie carrying contraband cigarettes. The cigarettes are valued at over R1 million.

Police officers, Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale and Transport and Community Safety MEC, Dickson Masemola manned a road block to ensure safety of travelers.

They also interacted with shoppers at Mall of the North. Traffic flow increased on Tuesday ahead of the New Year. Mathale says police visibility is important to fight and prevent crime.

“At the roadblocks we experienced two or three busses from Zimbabwe. They can’t continue with their journey unfortunately. We also managed to stop a fellow who was transporting boxes of cigarettes without the proper documentation. Others were driving vehicles that have been tampered with, while others were driving vehicles that are not roadworthy.”

Some shoppers expressed satisfaction on police visibility at the malls. One of the shoppers says police should maintain high visibility.

“I think it’s a good thing and I like them being here. I think it prevents criminals from targeting here. I like it and I think they should do it more.”

Community members were advised to ensure that they’re safe as they wind up the festive period.