Tshwane police net hundreds of suspects in key crime bust

Operation Shanela has achieved significant results, leading to the arrest of 357 suspects and the recovery of an unlicensed firearm in Tshwane. The South African Police Service (SAPS) carried out a targeted operation in the Mamelodi and Eersterust policing precincts, with a dedicated multi-stakeholder team leading the efforts. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, stated that the operation remained focused on key priorities: seizing unlicensed firearms, apprehending wanted suspects, and enforcing liquor license compliance. Van Dyk said that the operation, which began on Friday night, led to arrests for serious offences, including gender-based violence (GBV), murder, attempted murder, robbery, and rape. “Tshwane detectives launched the operation overnight, resulting in the arrest of 306 individuals for serious offences. These included 98 arrests related to gender-based violence, 21…