South African police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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Officers raided the farm near White River - a small town in the northern province of Mpumalanga - on Friday.

They said they found military tents, licenced firearms and other military equipment.

Cannabis and cocaine were also found at the camp, the police said.

Officers conducted the raid after receiving intelligence on Wednesday.

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