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Joint forces arrest 450 in Joburg during operations

Joint operations across Johannesburg led to the arrest of 450 people between July 18 and 20, including dozens held for drunk driving and serious offences.

Teaser: Joint operations across Johannesburg led to the arrest of 450 people between July 18 and 20, including dozens held for drunk driving and serious offences.

Joint forces arrested 450 people accused of various crimes during operations throughout the Johannesburg district from July 18 to 20.

The operations included Operation Shanela, station commanders’ operations, high-density operations, and ad hoc roadblocks.

Confiscated items. Photo: SAPS website

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Seventy-seven arrests came during Operation Shanela 2 in the Eldorado Park policing precinct.

An additional 94 people were arrested during station commanders’ operations led by various police stations.

Twenty-three people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 34 were apprehended during high-density operations by different stations.

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