The Department of Immigration in Lusaka has apprehended 13 suspected illegal immigrants following an early morning operation in Shifwankula area in Six Miles.
The operation, conducted around 09:00 hours, was launched after authorities received a tip-off regarding suspected illegal entry and possible human smuggling activities.
According to a statement issued by Department of Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka, officers working in collaboration with police carried out a targeted operation at the identified location.
During the operation, officers discovered the individuals locked inside a house.
Those apprehended include 11 Ethiopian nationals and two Somali nationals, aged between 17 and 30 years.
All suspects have since been detained at Shifwankula Police Station, where they remain in custody pending further investigations.
Good operational execution and enforcement of Zambia’s laws. However ,i’m sure Zambia was not their destination ,it was South Africa.