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The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Operation Shanela nets 151 suspects
SEDIBENG. – A powerful, coordinated police operation delivered significant results in the fight against crime. Police spokesperson Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela said Operation Shanela 2, conducted on May 29 in Heidelberg and Ratanda under the Sedibeng District, resulted in multiple arrests, numerous traffic fines, and the recovery of illicit goods. She added that this major effort follows a pre-Shanela detective operation conducted from May 28 to 29, where 147 cases were attended to, resulting in 123 arrests across various crime categories, including serious contact crimes and gender-based violence (GBV). * Total cases attended: 147 * Total arrests: 123 Heidelberg SAPS successes: Seven arrests for unlicensed firearm, theft, and shoplifting Traffic Fines Issued: 68 Total Value: R82 950 Common Offences: Driving without a license, expired license discs, PRDP violations, defective windscreens, and overloading. The combined effect of the pre-Shanela detective operation and Operation Shanela 2 resulted in 151 arrests. 'The results of this operation are a clear signal to criminals: Sedibeng is not a safe haven. We remain relentless in our pursuit of law and order. We applaud the coordinated efforts of our SAPS units, traffic officials, wardens, and community partners.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-05-2025
- The Citizen
Massive police operation swept Vanderbijlpark streets
VANDERBIJLPARK – A busy two-day sting operation saw Vanderbijlpark streets swept squeaky clean of crime. This comes after the Sedibeng Cluster Police flooded the civic centre and neighbouring townships with flashing blue lights during Operation Shanela. The operation resulted in the arrest of a total of 153 suspects, the issuance of 42 traffic fines to motorists for various violations, penalties for two second-hand goods dealers with J534 notices for non-compliance, the seizure of drugs, and the confiscation of illegal cigarettes. Held on May 21 and 22, the operation saw men and women in blue team up with detectives, traffic officers, and other law enforcement units to bring a heavy hand down on criminal activity. Sedibeng police spokesperson Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela confirmed detectives made 110 arrests. 'The social crime prevention campaign saw our officers sweep through Suiderlig High School, searching for dangerous weapons and illegal substances. A total of 1 200 learners were screened, and no serious threats were identified,' she said. Maxambela added that later in the morning, the civic centre saw an unexpected yet welcome event as Brigadier Manamela and top SAPS brass hosted a public engagement session. 'Business owners and community members gathered to raise concerns and discuss strategies to curb crime, particularly around the CBD and surrounding hotspots,' she said. According to Maxambela, the Social Crime Prevention, supported by the CPF and traffic wardens, conducted an awareness campaign at the local taxi rank. 'More than 200 informative pamphlets were distributed focusing on how to report gender-based violence, contact information for Vanderbijlpark SAPS management, and also how to report poor police service delivery.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
