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Illegal immigrants, rapists, and dealers among 632 arrested in Limpopo

More than 600 suspects were arrested during a province-wide crime blitz in Limpopo, as police launched a high-density Easter operation targeting a range of illegal activities, from murder and rape to unlicensed liquor trading and immigration violations. A total of 632 suspects were apprehended, and two firearms were recovered as part of the joint Operation Shanela, conducted from Monday, 14 April to Sunday, 20 April 2025. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The operation comprised various SAPS units such as Visible Policing, Public Order Policing, Detective Services, the SANDF, Department of Home Affairs, members of Community Policing Forums, private security, and traffic officers. Actions executed included: - 34 unlicensed liquor premises closed - 23 roadblocks conducted - 570 premises searched - 265 farms visited - 213 second-hand dealers inspected A total of 188 suspects were arrested for being illegal immigrants, 37 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, four for illegal possession of firearms, two for murder, four for rape, 30 for dealing in liquor, three for dealing in drugs, 15 for possession of dangerous weapons and 72 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). The suspects are facing charges of: - Murder - Rape - Contravention of the Immigration Act - Illegal dealing in liquor - Robbery - Assault GBH - Malicious damage to property - Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, welcomed the arrests and praised the members for working tirelessly during this Easter period.