Gauteng police arrested 770 wanted suspects during a major operation conducted across all five districts between October 10 and 12.
Deputy provincial commissioner of police in Gauteng responsible for crime detection and acting deputy provincial commissioner for policing, Major General Mbuso Khumalo, led law enforcement agencies during the weekend’s Operation Shanela Two.
The suspects were arrested for serious and violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery, rape and sexual assault.
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According to police reports, 196 suspects were arrested in the Johannesburg District, 255 in Tshwane and 137 in Ekurhuleni.
Law enforcement agencies intensify patrols to ensure safer neighbourhoods across Gauteng.In addition, 186 suspects were apprehended in the Sedibeng and West Rand districts, while 265 others were arrested during roadblocks, stop-and-search operations and liquor outlet compliance checks.
Law enforcement officers conduct stop-and-search operations during the weekend crackdown.The arrested suspects will appear before various magistrates’ courts in Gauteng in due course.
