Operation Shanela: New Year’s Massive Crackdown Nets Over 1,700 Arrests in Gauteng, South Africa
As the clock struck midnight to usher in the new year, the Johannesburg police were in full swing, executing a significant law enforcement operation in Gauteng, South Africa. The result: the arrest of over 1,700 individuals for a wide range of offenses. This massive crackdown was part of Operation Shanela, a seasonal raid initiative devised to preserve law and order during the festive period.
A Concerted Effort
The South African Police Services (Saps) joined forces with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and other law enforcement bodies to conduct operations in various parts of the CBD. High-crime areas like Hillbrow and Maboneng were primary targets. The offenses ranged from public drinking and immigration law violations to robbery and other more serious crimes.
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