Police, immigration officials tighten Beitbridge Border Post security

STATE Security agents and immigration officials sealed the Beitbridge Border Post yesterday amid speculation they were tightening the noose on suspected smugglers and touts.

Only genuine cross-border traders, shipping agents and officials employed at the border post were allowed entry after a rigorous vetting exercise that included production of acceptable identification cards.

Police Officer Commanding Beitbridge District Chief Superintendent Francis Phiri confirmed the operation, describing it as a routine security check.

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