Dozens of Naked Migrants Found in Secret Johannesburg House
South African authorities have discovered 26 Ethiopian nationals being held against their will in a Johannesburg residence. The police operation, conducted Thursday evening in a northeastern suburb, was initiated after neighbors alerted law enforcement. Upon arrival, officers found 15 individuals without clothing inside the property, while 11 others were discovered in the vicinity with injuries. The injured migrants had reportedly escaped through a window after breaking through security bars. Law enforcement arrested three suspects at the scene and recovered an illegal firearm. The suspects face allegations related to human trafficking, though investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the operation. The Hawks, South Africa's specialized crime unit, confirmed that the injured individuals received medical treatment. Colonel Philani Nkwalase, the Hawks' spokesperson, indicated that authorities are processing the 26 undocumented individuals to verify their status as trafficking victims. This […]
