Operation Shanela Nabs Over 1000 Suspects in Gauteng

Gauteng: Gauteng police have arrested over 1000 suspects for various crimes over the past week. The arrests were effected through Operation Shanela. According to South African Government News Agency, during the operation, a total of 81 undocumented persons were arrested, while 105 were nabbed for drunk driving and 13 for possession of drugs. About 10 unlicensed liquor outlets were closed down and a substantial amount of liquor was also seized throughout the province, as stated by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement. In a statement on Sunday, the SAPS reported that among the 1067 arrests, 840 were wanted suspects arrested by the detectives across the province during their tracing of wanted suspects operation. Some of the arrested suspects have already been released after paying fines, while others are expected to appear before Magistrate's Courts across the province. The actions conducted during the operations included roadblocks, stop and searches, liquor and second-hand goods compliance inspections, vehicle checkpoints, and patrols. 'The police in Gauteng remain resolute in fighting crime and ensuring the safety of its communities,' said the SAPS.