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1482 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela II

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Picture: Items confiscated during Operation Shanela II/Supplied 

By BAKANG MOKOTO

29 April 2026 – For the past two weeks, the police in North West in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted successful, comprehensive, high-density Shanela 2 operations aimed at reducing and preventing crime, as well as enhancing community safety across the province.

These efforts resulted in the arrest of 1 482 suspects for various offences, including, amongst others, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, possession of illicit cigarettes, robbery, murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, burglary, and malicious damage to property.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the operation focused on hotspot areas and included compliance inspections at liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects, searches for drugs and stolen property, as well as roadblocks, stop-and-search activities, and increased police visibility. Myburgh said during the operations, nine unlicensed liquor outlets were shut down, while 40 second-hand goods outlets were inspected.

“A total of 130 undocumented persons were detained. Detectives also arrested 585 suspects during tracing operations conducted across the province. Items confiscated during the operation included various drugs, alcohol, ammunition, copper cables, drugs, dagga, tobacco products, and firearms,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended all members involved for their dedication and the successful outcomes achieved during the weekly High-Density Shanela 2 Operations. Naidoo further urged communities to actively continue working closely with the police, because the fight against crime cannot be won by the police alone, but requires active community involvement, where residence take a stand against criminality, report suspicious activities, and partner with law enforcement through the Community Police Forum (CPF) structures to safeguard all neighbourhoods.

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249 suspects arrested for various crimes

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Picture: One of the suspects arrested by the police/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE

12 May 2025– A total of 249 suspects were arrested for various offences such as, including, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, drug dealing, illicit liquor trading, robbery, murder and attempted murder. Some of the suspects were also arrested for assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), Burglary at business and residential premises.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the detective unit also continued with the tracing of wanted suspects who were evading the law for an array of crimes.  Pilane said significant quantities of alcohol, drugs, dangerous weapons and cash believed to be proceeds of crime were confiscated.

“Stolen livestock was also recovered and two suspects arrested in Upington in the ZFM District. Community engagements and awareness campaigns remain ongoing, with the aim of educating the public on crime trends, prevention strategies, and safety measures.

“The weekly high-density, multi-disciplinary Operation Shanela continues to yield positive results in the fight against crime across the Northern Cape province,” he said.

Pilane further said the week-long operation, which ran from 5 to 11 May 2025, was conducted across all five districts and led by District Commissioners and senior officers of the province.

He added that crime prevention initiatives included stop-and-search operations, foot and vehicle patrols, vehicle checkpoints (VCPs), compliance inspections, and targeted interventions aimed at addressing drug and alcohol related crimes as well as trio crimes.

“The operation saw collaboration from various external stakeholders, including the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Social Development, South African Revenue Service (SARS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the Liquor Board.

“During the operation, 3456 vehicles and 7237 persons were stopped and searched at VCPs and roadblocks. In addition, over 500 individuals were searched during high-visibility patrols,” said Pilane.

He said numerous liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers were inspected for compliance, resulting in the closure of multiple non-compliant and illegal liquor outlets.

Meanwhile, acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the collaborative efforts of all participating departments, law enforcement agencies, and community policing forums, citing that nobody will be left behind. Ngunelanga said the public is encouraged to report any suspicious or criminal activity via the MySAPS App or by calling the Crime Stop number: 08600 10111.

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