For the past two weeks, from 13 April to 26 April 2026, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted successful, comprehensive, high-density Shanela 2 operations aimed at reducing and preventing crime, as well as enhancing #communitysafety across the province.
These efforts resulted in the arrest of 1 482 suspects for various offences, including, amongst others, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, possession of illicit cigarettes, robbery, murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, burglary, and malicious damage to property.
The operation focused on hotspot areas and included compliance inspections at liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects, searches for drugs and stolen property, as well as roadblocks, stop-and-search activities, and increased police visibility.
During the operations, nine unlicensed liquor outlets were shut down, while 40 second-hand goods outlets were inspected. A total of 130 undocumented persons were detained.
Detectives also arrested 585 suspects, during tracing operations conducted across the province.
Items confiscated during the operation included various drugs, alcohol, ammunition, copper cables, drugs, dagga, tobacco products, and firearms.
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High-density Shanela 2 operations aimed at reducing and preventing crime across the North Westhttps://t.co/lPp9MnojU9#ArriveAlive #Crime @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/YTASYpQBL6
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 28, 2026
