Almost a week after the city of Johannesburg erupted into chaos, the police have stepped up pressure and continued with raids, confiscating goods from alleged illegal traders.
Officials confirm that at least 600 people were taken in by police to verify whether they are in the country legally. They were arrested by police during a search operation.
Firearms and counterfeit goods were among items recovered in various buildings.
Officials say six rifles, six pistols, four shotguns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were seized.
Large consignment of counterfeit goods has been found in different buildings, and Police Spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters says police are conducting raids to confiscate counterfeit goods and arrest undocumented foreign nationals.
