The Johannesburg District Police, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a large-scale Operation Shanela to combat crime across the district. From March 7 to 9, the operation led to the arrest of over 500 suspects and the recovery of five unlicensed firearms.
Key Arrests and Recoveries
- Detective Operations: 191 suspects were arrested for various crimes.
- Crime Prevention: 65 suspects were apprehended for offenses including possession of unlicensed firearms, drug possession, unlicensed liquor sales, and armed robbery.
- High-Density Operations: 42 suspects were arrested during targeted operations.
- Station Commander Operations: 197 suspects were detained in local policing initiatives.
Notable Incidents
- In Eldorado Park, police arrested five suspects for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, recovering five pistols.
- In Protea Glen, two stolen vehicles—a Toyota Fortuner, a Toyota Spacio, and a hijacked VW Polo—were recovered.
- In Diepsloot, 12 suspects were arrested for drunk driving during a focused operation.
Confiscations
The operation also resulted in the confiscation of liquor from unlicensed outlets, further disrupting illegal activities in the district.
Operation Shanela demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies in tackling crime. The arrests and recoveries highlight the ongoing commitment to ensuring safety and security in Johannesburg.
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