By Mncedisi Maseko
X: @fmsquared_sa
Credit: Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk Communication Coordinator
On The 15th of August 2024, operation Shanela
was executed in Brooklyn and Garsfontein. The operation was led by Brigadier
Moses Dladla, the acting district commissioner of Tshwane, it included various
agencies and community groups such as, the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng
Traffic, Tshwane Metro Police, Community policing Forum and the South African
Police Service which saw 362 suspects being arrested.
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| A stop and search during the operation Credit South African Police Service |
Tshwane detective teams arrested 286 suspects, involved in
serious and violent crimes, 75 people were arrested for gender-based violence,
1 for murder, 6 for attempted murder, 11 for armed robbery, and 5 for rape.
The activities of this operation included patrols in high-crime areas, compliance inspections, the search of premises and the crackdown on illegal alcohol sale.
The operation also saw 73 undocumented immigrants being
arrested and detained and soon to be deported to their respected countries after
all the legal processes get finalized. In total, they are 822 individuals, 45
premises where searched, 587 vehicles with 23 vehicles tested to ensure that
they were not stolen.
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| Suspect being apprehended by a police officer Credit: South African Police Service |
Three suspects were arrested for possession of and dealing drugs that included, Heroin, Crystal meth and dagga with R1010 cash was found in their possession. Two liquor premises were inspected and fined for not being compliant with the liquor act.
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They further issued 177 traffic violations amounting to R92 100 in fines. Brigadier Dladla thanked all members who were involved in the operation as it was a success.
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