Law enforcement authorities carried out a major operation, known as Operation Shanela, across Lenasia and Lenasia South on May 7 and 8, 2025. The operation resulted in a total of 320 arrests and the confiscation of numerous illegal items, highlighting a concerted effort to combat crime in the area.
Lieutenant Colonel Mpho Tshetlhane reported that the operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies targeting hotspots within the two policing precincts. During this operation, 47 suspects were apprehended for various offenses, including drug possession, extortion, malicious damage to property, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, public drinking, common assault, illegal immigration, and selling liquor without a license.
In addition to arrests, police seized several items to curb criminal activities, including an airgun, a replica firearm, eight mandrax tablets valued at R400, 2,500 kilograms of aluminum cable, five top meter boxes, and marijuana (dagga) worth R1,500. Authorities also impounded a Honda Ballade sedan with a tampered Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), indicating possible involvement in illegal activities.
Tshetlhane emphasized that the primary goal of Operation Shanela was to increase police visibility, target crime hotspots, and support ongoing efforts to maintain law and order within the communities.
In a related initiative, district detectives conducted an earlier operation that led to the arrest of 278 individuals wanted for serious and violent crimes, including gender-based violence. These suspects are anticipated to appear in court shortly, reflecting ongoing efforts to address crime comprehensively.
The successful outcomes of these operations demonstrate law enforcement's commitment to creating safer communities and tackling various forms of crime in Lenasia and surrounding areas.
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