In an effort to address gender-based violence related crimes, the detectives throughout the province arrested one hundred and fifty-seven (157) wanted suspects, for crimes committed against women and children. The arrests were made during an overnight suspect tracing, which is the first phase of #SaferFestiveSeason #OperationShanela2. The team further arrested five hundred and fourty (540) wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes that include murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, assault GBH, rape and sexual assaults.
The second phase of the operation, which is crime prevention, is conducted across all five districts in the province and is led by the Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni.
The total arrests made throughout the province are 172.
30 of those suspects were arrested in Alexandra and Bramley stations, in Johannesburg District.
In Tshwane District, 71 arrests were made while operating in Silverton and Eesterust areas.
32 suspects were arrested in Westonaria, West Rand District, while 39 suspects were arrested in Sedibeng and Ekurhuleni Districts.
All these suspects were arrested during roadblocks, stop and searches as well as liquor compliance inspections.
The arrested suspects will appear before different magistrate courts in Gauteng, starting from Monday, 24 November 2025.
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