The multidisciplinary high-density Operation Shanela continues to deliver a major impact across Limpopo, with 614 suspects arrested for various offences and four illegal firearms recovered during the most recent operation conducted between 04 and 10 August 2025.
The arrests were effected for offences including contravention of the Immigration Act, possession of counterfeit goods, illegal possession of cigarettes, possession and dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of dangerous weapons, robbery, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), rape, assault common, business burglary, malicious damage to property, and driving under the influence of liquor or drugs.
