Operation Shanela clamps down on crime in Germiston
As part of the operation, forces were deployed across Germiston and Primrose policing precincts, actively working to apprehend criminals.
The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, led the weekly Operation Shanela in Germiston on February 20.
He reaffirmed the state’s authority and supported local police stations in their efforts to combat crime, with the help of senior SAPS management and officials from other law enforcement agencies.
As part of the operation, forces were deployed across Germiston and Primrose policing precincts, actively working to apprehend criminals.
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The actions included stopping and searching individuals and vehicles, setting up roadblocks, closing liquor outlets, patrolling crime hotspots, shopping malls, spaza shops, and taxi ranks, as well as inspecting undocumented individuals.
“Sixty-eight people without documentation were arrested.
“Others were arrested for drug dealing, drug possession, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), attempted murder, business burglary, theft, housebreaking, possession of stolen property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm,” said Mthombeni.
“Due to engine tampering, two vehicles were impounded.
“We began on Wednesday, with detectives conducting suspect-tracing operations, which resulted in the arrest of 971 suspects across the province.
“We secured 236 convictions, including one life sentence in Eldorado Park, where the accused was convicted of murder.
“Since Germiston and Primrose SAPS deal with similar crime patterns, we decided to incorporate Primrose into the operation.
“Security companies, Gauteng traffic teams, and other law enforcement personnel assisted in these operations,” said Mthombeni.
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When asked about adequate resources at the two police stations, Mthombeni said resource allocation is determined by community needs, crime trends, and population size.
According to him, Germiston and Primrose SAPS have enough vehicles to cover their respective areas.
“Murders in the province can be caused by several factors, but illegal mining operations have a significant impact on the Primrose and Germiston stations,” said Mthombeni.
