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Media Statement PARKTOWN – More than 1000 suspects have been arrested in Gauteng for wide range of serious crimes such as murder, attempted murder, rape, business robbery, drug dealing, and possession of drugs during the weekend high-density Operation Shanela held through-out the province. The operations were held in all five districts. In the West Rand District, operations under the leadership of the Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana netted 40 illegal immigrants and 31suspects for drunken driving and dealing in drugs. The other recent High-Density Operation carried out across the other four districts in Gauteng has yielded outstanding results as well. The operation led to the apprehension of over 1100 suspects involved in a variety of serious crimes such as rape, business robbery, drug dealing, possession of drugs, assault, hijacking, possession of unlicensed firearms, and ammunition. The collaborative effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Home Affairs, other law enforcement agencies, Community Policing Forum, and private securities. Commencing on Saturday, 21 September 2024, the operation included strategic roadblocks and targeted raids focused on capturing wanted suspects. During the operation, over 800 wanted suspects for various crimes were apprehended by detectives across the province, with 141 arrests related to crimes committed to women and children. With the Acting Provincial Commissioner taking charge of the roadblock in Kagiso, West Rand District, where violent crimes such as murder, assault, hijacking, and robbery are prevalent, parallel high-density operations were conducted across all districts, resulting in the apprehension of multiple suspects engaged in criminal activities. Over 20 suspects arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, 40 were illegal immigrants, three for possession of drugs and two unlicensed liquor outlets were closed for non-compliance with regulations. The High-Density Operation will persist until a significant crime reduction is achieved in Gauteng. In a separate incident on Thursday, 19 September 2024, Police have successfully apprehended five suspects linked to a business robbery in Orange Farms. Following intelligence-led investigations, SAPS members executed coordinated operational plans, resulting in the arrests and recovery of stolen items, including a laptop, cell phone, watch and firearm used in the robbery. On 20 September 2024, police also foiled a hijacking and kidnapping in Florida, resulting in the arrest of four suspects aged between 25 and 47. SAPS members responded swiftly to the incident, tracing the suspects to Dobsonville and Lawley. The operation led to a recovery of the stolen vehicle (White VW Caddy) and rescue of the unharmed victim. The apprehended suspects will soon face justice as they appear before various provincial Magistrates’ Courts. Ends
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