Operation Shanela continius to stamp down on crime

NORTHERN CAPE – #OperationShanela, the multi-disciplinary high density operation which commenced on Monday, 19 June 2023 and ended on Sunday, 25 June 2023 with emphasis on the reduction of contact and violent crimes and property related crimes in hotspot areas across the Northern Cape nets a multitude of successes. A total of 710 compliance inspections were executed at second-hand dealers, liquor premises, formal and informal businesses as well as farm visits.

Senior managers and officers led the operations which seen intensified #PoliceVisibility at shopping malls and complexes, taxi ranks and central business districts throughout the province. Numerous operational successes were achieved including: 139 suspects were apprehended and arrested for an array of offences such as murder, attempted murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, dealing and possession of drugs and undocumented immigrants were also detained.

Police actions also resulted in the seizure of dagga worth over R3 million rand at the Nakop border post, which resulted in the arrest of 1 truck driver for drug trafficking. Twenty one (21) wanted suspects were traced and brought to book for evading court appearances and contravention of court orders.