The South African Police Service SAPS in Limpopo Province continues to hit hard on criminals during the High Density Operation Shanela 2 (kukula) conducted in all five districts. The operation started on Monday, 11 August 2025, and lasted until Sunday, 17 August 2025.
This week alone, the following successes were achieved.
▶️ 05 suspects were arrested for murder
▶️ 05 Suspects were arrested for attempted murder
▶️ 89 suspects arrested for Assault GBH
▶️ 05 suspects were arrested for illegal possession of unlicensed firearms
▶️ 17 suspects were arrested for possession of dangerous weapons
▶️ 52 suspects were arrested for illegal dealing in liquor
▶️ 52 suspects were arrested for possession of precious metal
▶️ 12 suspects were arrested for rape
▶️ 35 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
▶️ 265 suspects were arrested for contravention of immigration act
The following items were confiscated.
▶️ 05 unlicensed firearms (rifles)and handgun
▶️ 2981 tobacco products.
▶️ 01 Furniture
▶️ 02 motor vehicles
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauds all the law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders for their concerted efforts in combatting criminal activities.
Some suspects were released after payment of admission of guilty fines, meanwhile, others have started to appear before various Magistrate’s courts from, Monday 18 August 2025.
