Gauteng police arrest 1 044 suspects in Operation Shanela
The operation formed part of the ongoing Weekend Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela, aimed at reducing crime across communities.
Gauteng police arrested 1 044 suspects during the weekend’s multidisciplinary Operation Shanela, conducted across the province’s five policing districts from October 31.
A provincial multidisciplinary high-density operation was also conducted in the Diepkloof and Orlando policing precincts as part of the ongoing Weekend Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela.
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During the operation, 92 undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended and 13 suspects were arrested for possession of drugs. A further 13 were arrested for dealing in liquor without a licence, while 12 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and two for drinking in public.
Gauteng detectives arrested 758 suspects for various crimes, including 148 suspects for crimes against women and children.
Operation Shanela follows a multidisciplinary approach involving various law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of residents. It includes sustained crime prevention operations aimed at reducing crime, combating criminality and maintaining law and order across the province.
