Gauteng authorities make over 400 arrests in high-density operations across province over the weekend
Police in Gauteng are warning the public against committing any acts of lawlessness following the high-density operations, including Operation Shanela, which took place over the weekend.
South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in formation. Picture: X/SAPoliceService
JOHANNESBURG - An operation by a multidisciplinary team consisting of the Gauteng traffic police has resulted in more than 400 arrests in various cities across the province.
Police in Gauteng are warning the public against committing any acts of lawlessness following the high-density operations, including Operation Shanela, which took place over the weekend.
Suspects were arrested for various crimes, including common assault, possession of drugs, selling of liquor without a license, undocumented persons and possession of stolen goods.
Spokesperson Sello Maremane said that in the city of Ekurhuleni, more than 167 suspects were arrested. Overall 44 suspects were arrested for possession of drugs and 46 suspects for drinking and driving. Thirty-three undocumented persons have been arrested for contravening the Immigration Act."
He added that more arrests were made in the City of Joburg.
"The City of Johannesburg saw arrests made for cases which include possession of drugs, possession of stolen vehicles, undocumented persons as well as drunk driving. Overall, 575 people and 9 vehicles were searched across the city."