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361 Suspects apprehended in Mamelodi-East and Mamelodi-West during Operation Shanela

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) successfully conducted Operation Shanela in the Mamelodi-East and Mamelodi-West policing precincts.

Under the leadership of Major-General Samuel Thine, District Commissioner of Tshwane, this operation adopted a multi-stakeholder approach, resulting in the apprehension of 361 individuals for various offenses.

The operation focused on key priorities, including the removal of unlicensed firearms, apprehension of wanted suspects, and enforcement of liquor license compliance.

During the first phase of the operation, Tshwane Detectives apprehended 295 individuals for serious offenses, including, 103 arrests for gender-based violence, 3 arrests for murder, 7 arrests for attempted murder, 4 arrests for armed robbery, and 3 arrests for rape.

49 undocumented individuals were detained and are awaiting legal processes for deportation with 3 individuals fined for employing undocumented immigrants

1 person was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon with another person who was arrested for illegal possession of ammunition.

4 suspects were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, with 52 ziplock bags containing various substances found in their possession.

During this operation, 677 persons and 458 vehicles were searched, including 21 vehicles verified to make sure they were not stolen.

151 AARTO infringement notices were issued by traffic officials, totaling R60,100 with 8 vehicles being impounded or discontinued due to non-compliance with the Road Traffic Act

Further, 19 premises and 10 liquor establishments were inspected, leading to the closure of 7 illegal liquor premises and the confiscation of 288,845 ml of alcohol, which will be destroyed pending legal proceedings. 3 spaza shops were closed for trading without licenses.

Major-General Thine expressed his sincere gratitude to all stakeholders for their invaluable contributions to the success of the operation. He also acknowledged the community members who voiced their appreciation for the positive impact of the operation in the area.

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