| Multiple arrests and recoveries during Operation Prosper and Operation Shanela in Nelson Mandela Bay District | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/04/12 |
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Media Statement GQEBERHA - Police in Nelson Mandela Bay district recorded significant successes during the weekend through intensified crime-fighting efforts under Operation Prosper and Operation Shanela, resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of drugs, firearms, ammunition, and illicit goods. On Friday, 10 April 2026, members attached to various specialised units and operational teams followed up on information in Soweto-on-Sea, where ammunition was recovered. On the same day, Provincial Anti-Gang Unit members acted on intelligence and intercepted a vehicle in North End, leading to the arrest of two suspects found in possession of illegally harvested abalone. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also impounded. Operations continued into Saturday, 11 April 2026, where police executed a search warrant in Schauderville, resulting in the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect for dealing in drugs. Additional drug-related arrests were effected in Helenvale and West End, where suspects were found in possession of various narcotics and cash believed to be proceeds of crime. Further confiscations of drugs were also made in Kensington as part of ongoing enforcement actions. In a separate incident on Saturday, 11 April 2026 morning, Kamesh Crime Prevention Unit members arrested a suspect in Kariega after recovering an unlicensed firearm with ammunition and magazines. The serial number of the firearm had been removed. In another success, police recovered additional live ammunition during operations in the Gelvandale policing precinct, and an enquiry has been opened. These coordinated operations highlight SAPS’ ongoing commitment to addressing serious and violent crime, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms in the Nelson Mandela Bay District. All arrested suspects are expected to appear in various magistrates’ courts in the area on charges ranging from dealing in drugs, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, to contraventions of the Living Marine Resources Act. Ends
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