Operation Shanela nabs over 300 in Tshwane

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Operation Shanela nabs over 300 in Tshwane
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The suspects were arrested for multiple crimes including possession of drugs, violation of the immigration act and liquor compliance

Tshwane police arrested more that 300 suspects over the weekend during the festive season Operation Shanela in the Pretoria West and Hercules areas.

Van Dyk said Tshwane detectives arrested 250 suspects for serious offences, which included 67 for gender-based violence, one for murder, seven for attempted murder, eight for armed robbery, and two suspects connected to rape cases. Van Dyk said the operation on Friday focused on visible policing through increased patrols, pedestrian searches, and the enforcement of liquor license regulations.

“33 individuals were arrested for drinking in public. Five suspects were arrested for possession and dealing drugs after 159 Ziplock bags containing various drugs were found on them and confiscated. One suspect was arrested for possession of 216 packets of illicit cigarettes, which he could not account for. Two wanted suspects were traced and arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping,” he said.

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