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Police are doing a walk-about in the Johannesburg CBD and over 900 arrests, linked to illegal activity, have been made.
The South African Police Service have arrested over 900 suspects during their Gauteng-led Operation Shanela, this week.
This is in efforts to combat criminal activities as the festive season is approaching. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Tommy Mthombeni says they will be zero tolerance of criminal activities in the province.
“Have huge challenge with illegal immigrants, in this area. We have also managed to arrest 183 illegal immigrants of which some were found with drugs and closed liquor outlets,” says Mthombeni.
#sapsGP [OPERATION SHANELA II: GAUTENG] During overnight #TracingOps, #SAPS provincial detectives arrested 975 #wanted suspects with 231 for crimes against women and children. Compliance and inspection was conducted where three liquor outlets were closed for non-compliance. The… pic.twitter.com/0rmLl69VOE
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 16, 2025
He says they are monitoring town.
“We are walking through the streets of Johannesburg; through Bree and MTN taxi rank to ensure that communities feel safe,” he adds.
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