Operation Shanela yields numerous arrests and seizures across North West Province

These efforts, led by commissioned officers, focused on enhanced crime prevention and combating various criminal activities.

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The week-long operations resulted in the arrest of 1 056 suspects for multiple offenses, including 65 illegal immigrants apprehended for contravening Section 49 of the Immigration Act, 2002. Notably, 356 of those arrested were wanted suspects linked to crimes through forensic DNA evidence. Key arrests included: 161 suspects for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) and common assault, eight for murder and attempted murder, 12 for rape and attempted rape, 26 for business and residential burglaries, 51 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 147 for possession of drugs and 32 for illegal liquor dealing. In addition to arrests, law enforcement seized copper cables, various illegal drugs, liquor, dangerous weapons, and ammunition during