Operation Shanela leads to over 300 arrests in Northern Cape
Cash believed to be the proceeds of crime and stolen copper cables
The South African Police Service's Operation Shanela in the Northern Cape has apprehended more than 300 individuals for various criminal activities, including drug dealing, murder, and assault. Police collaborated with different government departments to apprehend wanted criminals evading court appearances. Police spokesperson Thabo Litabe revealed that the operation led to the seizure of cash suspected to be proceeds of crime, stolen copper cables, dangerous weapons, drugs, and the recovery of stolen items.
The operation resulted in the arrest of 302 suspects for offenses such as drug dealing, liquor trafficking, possession of drugs, business robbery, murder, attempted murder, assault, grievous bodily harm, burglary, theft of motor vehicles, drunk driving, and Immigration Act violations. Detectives from five districts conducted tracing operations, leading to the arrest of 152 wanted suspects evading court appearances.
The #SAPSNC highlights the success of Operation Shanela II across the province led by the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster.
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