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- 13 365 arrested, 106 unlicensed firearms and 759 dangerous weapons seized during nationwide Shanela II operations [2026/05/11]
This week, the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested 13 365 suspects including 1 794 wanted individuals for various offences during nationwide SHANELA II operations.- Thirteen million rand worth of drugs recovered at Durban Harbour - police search for the suspects [2026/05/06]
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for the suspects after cocaine worth approximately R13 million was recovered during an intelligence-driven operation at the Durban Harbour on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.- 13 373 suspects including 276 alleged drug dealers arrested, 131 illegal firearms and 872 dangerous weapons seized in nationwide crime sweep [2026/05/04]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on crime through Operation Shanela, resulting in the arrest of 13 373 suspects for various offences between 27 April and 03 May 2026.
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