Operation Shanela yields over 2 000 arrests in Limpopo
The operations included high-visibility blue-light patrols and roadblocks.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo conducted Operation Shanela, resulting in the arrest of 2,234 suspects for various offenses. This operation took place from September 7 to September 13, 2026, in collaboration with other law-enforcement agencies and stakeholders. The police also seized 13 firearms and 40 dangerous weapons during the operation.
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