| Operation Shanela II continues to be effective in fighting crime in Gauteng Province | |
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| 2026/04/20 | |
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Media Statement PARKTOWN - The South African Police Service in Gauteng province continue to yield positive results through Operation Shanela II which is a weekly high-density operation aimed at reducing crime while maximizing police visibility and stamping the authority of the State. The operation was conducted this weekend from 17 to 19 April 2026 across all five districts in the province, which is Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, West Rand and Sedibeng. It resulted in the arrests of 1031 suspects for various crimes, including wanted suspects. Three hundred and seven of the arrests were effected by visible policing and they include 103 illegal immigrants, 54 for dealing / possession of drugs, 72 drunk and driving and 32 for dealing in liquor without a license amongst others. While the detectives in the province arrested 724 wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes. Operation Shanela is multidisciplinary integrated operation through concerted efforts of various units within SAPS, Metro Police Departments, Gauteng Traffic, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Community Safety, Community Policing Forums and private security companies through the Eyes and Ears Initiative (E2). Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni praised the multidisciplinary teams for the concerted efforts. “Operation Shanela demonstrates that much can be achieved when law enforcement and the community work together in the fight against crime. Criminality will not be tolerated in Gauteng and we remain resolute in our fight against crime". The community is thanked for their ongoing support and providing tip-offs to the police. They are encouraged to continue reporting criminal activities by contacting Crime Stop on 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or via the MySAPS App. Operation Shanela remains a standing weekly operation across Gauteng, with deployments adapted based on crime pattern analysis and community concerns. Ends
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