Over 15 000 Arrests In One Week During Operation Shanela

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over 15 000 arrests in one week during operation shanela

Over 15 000 people have been arrested in the past week as part of the polices nationwide Operation Shanela.

Police also seized 2 349 rounds of ammunition and 115 firearms.

Suspects have been arrested for various serious and violent crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape as well as business and house robberies.

The South African Police Service SAPS continues to make significant strides through its nationwide operations to combat and prevent crime in the country.

This weeks operations resulted in the arrest of 15 248 suspects from the period starting Monday, 23 June 2025, ending on Sunday, 29 June 2025.