More than 314 suspects were apprehended over the past weekend in Tshwane, South Africa during various police operations, including Operation Shanela. Arrests were made for a range of offenses, including gender-based violence, assault, murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, rape, driving under the influence, and drug possession. Police also conducted operations targeting undocumented immigrants, liquor establishments, and public drinking.
More than 314 suspects were apprehended over the past weekend in Tshwane during various police operations, including Operation Shanela in Soshanguve and Rietgat policing areas.
“Six suspects were apprehended for dealing and possession of Drugs when 133 Ziplock bags containing various drugs, such as Crystal Meth, Nyaope, Cat and Dagga and an undisclosed amount of cash were found in their possession,” he said. “One individual was arrested for the possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm when a grey Mercedes-Benz was reported stolen in Hebron earlier in the month,” he said.
During the operation, 2 137 individuals and 1 112 vehicles were searched, and 95 vehicles were tested to verify whether they were stolen. “Nine individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 56 were arrested for public drinking. Two individuals were detained for public indecency,” he said.
POLICE OPERATION ARRESTS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE DRUGS UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRATION
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