South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week

South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week

The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-and-20 suspects in Operation Shanela in the past week. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the arrests include two-thousand-and-52 for serious crimes, 140 for murder, 99 firearms were seized and one-thousand-180 rounds of ammunition confiscated. She emphasised the police's commitment to continue these efforts to combat crime effectively:

November 5, 2024 18

South Africa

S.A. Police Ministry Aims to Strengthen Community Policing in High Crime Areas

The South African Police Ministry is prioritizing the improvement of community policing in crime-ridden regions spanning three provinces. According to spokesperson Lirandzu Themba, Operation Shanela has led to half a million arrests. Themba further announces that Police Minister Bheki Cele will spearhead community Izimbizo events aimed at tackling severe crimes scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, and Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, respectively.

April 11, 2024 34

South Africa

South African Police Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Crime

South African Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated the commitment of law enforcement to eliminate criminal activities impacting communities. Speaking about Operation Shanela, Cele praised police efforts in combating crime through decisive action, emphasizing the unacceptable levels of criminality. He affirmed the ministry's ongoing support to intercept armed gangs in hotspot regions like KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to foster safer communities through police intervention.

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