| 173 Suspects nabbed for various offences in Ekurhuleni precinct | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2026/03/30 | |
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Media Statement CHLOORKOP - As part of the ongoing commitment to protect all people in South Africa, the SAPS and other law enforcement agencies in Ekurhuleni Policing Precincts conducted operations from Friday 27 March 2026 until Sunday morning 29 March 2026, under the banner of Operation Shanela II. These operations focused on priority crimes across the district, aimed to stamp the authority of the State. Two illegal liquor outlets were shut down in Ekurhuleni Policing Precincts. The Detectives across Ekurhuleni Policing Precincts managed to arrest 127 suspects during tracing operations carried out on Saturday 28 March 2026. Amongst those arrested by the Detectives, 75 were arrested for contact crime, nine for property related crime, 30 for gender-based violence and 37 for other serious crime. Other suspects were nabbed for crimes ranging from drunk and driving, possession of drugs/ dealing in drugs, contravention of the Immigration Act and possession of stolen property. The Ekurhuleni District Commissioner, Major General Anna Sithole commended the members who participated in both the operations and for ensuring safety to the citizens in Ekurhuleni. Ends
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