The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, led a high-density Operation Shanela II, across the province. The operation, which commenced on Saturday, 23 August 2025, resulted in the arrest of over 1,200 suspects involved in various serious crimes across all districts, with the detectives arresting over 800 wanted suspects with 157 arrests related to crimes against women and children.
During a roadblock at Primrose and Germiston, where Lieutenant General Mthombeni led from the front, arrests were made, including over 70 illegal immigrants apprehended,54 arrested for drunk driving, one arrested for dealing in drugs, one arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon, four suspects arrested for possession of drugs and eight liquor outlets were closed for non-compliance with regulations.
The operation was a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police, all Metropolitan Police Departments, Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, Community Policing Forum, and private security companies. The Gauteng Police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to conduct operations to reduce crime.
