Operation Shanela makes itself felt in Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit
The operation included tracing wanted suspects, visible patrols with additional police deployment and compliance enforcement of liquor licensing regulations.
A multitask-stakeholder law enforcement team from the Tshwane district continued its fight against crime in the Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit policing areas.
Major General Samuel Thine, the district commissioner of Tshwane, led the initiative executed under the banner of Operation Shanela on December 7.
According to Captain Johan van Dyk, the communication co-ordinator for the Tshwane district, the operation included tracing wanted suspects, visible patrols with additional police deployment and compliance enforcement of liquor licensing regulations.
The officers searched 481 people and 174 vehicles, impounding one for irregularities and further inquiries. Tshwane detectives arrested 240 suspects for serious offences, which included 66 for GBV, one for murder, six for attempted murder, three for armed robbery and one for rape.
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Additionally, they detained eight undocumented people and await legal proceedings for deportation.
The law enforcers searched as many as 18 premises identified as hotspots, resulting in 15 arrests and fines for public drinking.
They also arrested 20 people for driving under the influence of alcohol and issued seven AARTO infringement notices totalling R6 500.
The officials inspected 22 liquor establishments and closed eight for non-compliance with the Liquor Act.
In addition, they confiscated 258.1l of liquor and 520 loose cigarettes. Thine thanked all stakeholders involved in the massive successful operation.
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