The SAPS held  big Operation Shanela action in the Carletonville and Khutsong area over the past weekend.

They joined forced with other law enforcers to, amongst other actions, hold a big roadblock near the R500 on the evening of Saturday May 10.

A large number of drivers were pulled off at the roadblock and arrests were made for drunken driving, the possession of drugs and contravention of the Immigration Act.

A tavern was also closed for failing to comply with the Liquor Act.

The action was led by the West Rand District Commissioner Major General Lorraine Challen.