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Alleged South African Arrested near
Mexican Border, USA
Following a series of media queries regarding the arrest
of an alleged South African woman near the Mexican border
on 19 July 2004, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes
to put the following on record:
- The SA diplomatic mission in Washington has not
yet had permission granted for consular access to
the suspect.
- Consequently, no confirmation has been received
regarding the nationality of the suspect.
- Our information indicates she was arrested at McAllen
border town, near Texas in the USA
- Our diplomatic mission in Washington has indicated
that she is being charged for the following:
4.1 illegal entry into the USA
4.2 making a material false statement to a Federal
officer
4.3 altering a passport for purposes of residing in
the USA
The SA Diplomatic mission will continue with its endeavours
to seek permission from the USA authorities for access
to the suspect, with a view to offering consular services
once the nationality of the suspect has been confirmed
as South African.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853
Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
5 August 2004
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