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‘Three Zimbabwean Men Arrested In Botswana For Child Trafficking’

Posted on December 25, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

THREE Zimbabwean men have been arrested in Botswana for allegedly trying to smuggle 16 children aged between four and 18 years into South Africa. The trio from Khame area in Bulilima District were allegedly using two vehicles to transport the children from Bulilima District to South Africa, where they were supposed to spend the festive holidays with their parents. Speaking at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Centre in Plumtree yesterday, the officer…

36 Congolese ‘Refugees’ Intercepted At Plumtree, Trying To Exit Zimbabwe Illegally

Posted on July 7, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Thirty six Congolese refugees were intercepted at Plumtree Border Post while trying to illegally exit the country into Botswana. The foreigners are said to have escaped from Tongogara Refugee Camp in Manicaland. According to the Chronicle, the group comprised adults and children. They were taken to Plumtree Prison where they are being held awaiting to be handed over to the Social Services Department in Plumtree. They were intercepted at night while they were in…