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Media Statement TSHWANE DISTRICT – On Saturday, 21 December 2024, multiple law enforcement agencies in the Tshwane District joined forces in the continued fight against crime through Operation Shanela in the Mamelodi policing areas. The operation, coordinated and led by Major-General Samuel Thine, District Commissioner of Tshwane, was conducted in collaboration with various stakeholders and resulted in the apprehension of 339 suspects for a range of offenses. The objectives of the operation included tracing wanted suspects, conducting visible patrols with additional police deployments, and enforcing compliance with liquor licensing regulations. Tshwane detectives arrested 254 suspects for serious offenses, which included: 99 arrests for gender-based violence, 2 for murder, 4 for attempted murder, 9 for armed robbery, and 3 for rape. Additionally, 32 undocumented individuals were detained and are awaiting legal proceedings for deportation. As part of the operation, law enforcement officers searched 605 individuals and 320 vehicles. This led to the arrest of 16 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol. Searches of 22 identified premises and hotspots resulted in the arrest and fining of 21 individuals for drinking in public. Furthermore, 18 liquor establishments were inspected, with 13 being closed due to non-compliance with the Liquor Act. A total of 1,030,429 millilitres of liquor was confiscated. Three individuals were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, with law enforcement seizing 61 zip lock bags, one refuse bag containing various drugs, and an undisclosed amount of cash. Major-General Thine extended his gratitude to all stakeholders for their continued support and commitment to ensuring the success of operations aimed at safeguarding the Tshwane community. Ends
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