WATCH: 2 firearms recovered during Operation Shanela on R59 in Thulisa Park

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including SAPS, JMPD, CPF and private security companies, conducted Operation Shanela on the R59 near South Rand Road, Thulisa Park, on June 12.

Operation Shanela takes a bold and decisive approach to tackling crime in the country.

@southern.courierOperation Shanela with multiple law enforcement at the corner of South Rand Road in Thulisa Park R59♬ original sound – Southern Courier

These crime-fighting activities include tracking operations, roadblocks, high-visibility patrols, stop-and-searches, and the tracing of wanted suspects.

@southern.courierTwo firearms were recovered by police during Operation Shanela at the corner of South Rand Road in Thulisa Park, R59. Taxi commuters expressed frustration at the scene, stating they were late for work due to the operation.

♬ original sound – Southern Courier

Successes from the operation included the confiscation of two firearms and the detention of several undocumented immigrants.