The police in the North West continue to conduct unannounced operation
Shanela 2 operations, focusing on the apprehension of irregular migrants,
high-density patrols and compliance inspections at second-hand goods
dealers and liquor outlets.
This is part of ongoing efforts to stamp the authority of the State, weekly
high-density. Operation Shanela 2 actions, resulted in the arrest of 2 395
suspects for various offences across the province.
The multidisciplinary operations focused on stop and search actions,
roadblocks, vehicle check points (VCPs), high visibility patrols, including
foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects, as well as inspections of 931
liquor outlets and 44 second-hand goods premises. Furthermore, a total of 1
157 premises, 6 307 persons and 2 830 vehicles were searched.
Of the 2 395 suspects arrested, 918 were circulated wanted suspects, who
were traced and apprehended by detectives after being linked to crimes
through forensic DNA and other investigative leads.
During the operations, police confiscated various drugs, tobacco products
and liquor, as well as nearly 12 kg of copper, eight knives, explosives,
two firearms, one rifle, two vehicles and a trailer.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo,
commended members for their relentless efforts. He said that Operation
Shanela 2 continues to deliver tangible results in the fight against crime
and expressed appreciation for the cooperation of communities, whose
information and support remain critical to creating a safer environment for
all residents of the province.