Operation ‘Shanela’ remains steadfast to combat crime

GAUTENG – The police actions which commenced on Monday, 03 July 2023 until Sunday, 09 July 2023, focusing on reducing contact, violent and property related crimes in hotspot areas across the province continues to gain momentum through numerous operational successes. A total of 99 suspects were apprehended and arrested for various offences such as murder, attempted murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, dealing and possession of drugs and undocumented immigrants were also detained. A total of 23 wanted suspects were traced and brought to book for an array of different offenses, evading court appearances and contravention of court orders. Police confiscated a number of alcoholic beverages, drugs, stolen equipment, recovered stolen goods and cash that is believed to be the proceeds of crime.