Picture: Police during stop and search/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
3 May 2026 – The police from different units led by the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo continued with the unannounced, high-density Operation Shanela 2 from 1 May 2026, into the early hours of Saturday, 2 May 2026, in Rustenburg, within the Bojanala 2 sub-district (Rustenburg). Naidoo said the operation was supported by members from various units, including the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations, K9 Unit, Provincial Corporate Communication, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Hostage Negotiators and FLASH.
He further said the operation continued focusing on the Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas. Naidoo added that focusing on crimes relating to illegal firearms and ammunition, undocumented foreign nationals, trio crimes, and drug trafficking.
“Stop-and-search operations were conducted in the Rustenburg CBD, Tlhabane, Boitekong, Phokeng, and several nightclubs were visited. During the operation, 10 undocumented foreign nationals were found hiding inside the roof of a hardware premises on Fatima Bhayard Street and four search warrants were executed.
“Operations such as Shanela 2 demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the police to tackle crime and restore public confidence. The police will continue to intensify high-density operations and work collaboratively to ensure that communities across the province feel safe and protected,” he said.
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