SAPS OPERATIONS SHANELA

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SAPS OPERATIONS SHANELA 

PRETORIA - Between 27 July and 2 August 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS), recorded significant victories against organised crime and high-impact offences through intelligence-led and coordinated operations across provinces led to the arrest of 17 054 suspects.

This week, Shanela operations effected the following arrests across the provinces:

• 2 911 wanted suspects were arrested for serious and violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder, car hijackings, rape, house and business robbery

• 179 for murder with KZN with 38 followed by GP with 36

• 266 suspects for rape and KZN leading at 104 arrests

• 1 763 for assault GHB during this period

• 246 for dealing in drugs

• 2 406 for possession of drugs, WC leading with 1 645

• 15 suspects for human trafficking

Confiscations and Recoveries:

• 1 805 rounds of ammunition

• 1 55 firearms

• 53 hijacked and stolen vehicles recovered during this period

 Major takedowns and operations:

GAUTENG: Gauteng Police in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, arrested a suspect who is believed to be part of a syndicate that commits armed robberies around Gauteng and other provinces. The suspect was arrested in Southgate, Johannesburg, on 29 July 2025. The team seized two unlicensed firearms that include an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.

Furthermore, a 37-year-old alleged serial rapist, and killer was arrested in connection with more than ten cases of rape and murder that were reported at Eesterust in Pretoria during a joint operation conducted at Mentz village, Mankweng, Limpopo province. The suspect utilised a Tinder Dating site to lure his victims to his residence, where he raped some of the victims.

FREE STATE: The Bloemfontein Anti-Gang Unit intercepted a Volvo truck on the N8 Road near Bloemfontein, uncovering illicit cigarettes worth R800,000 hidden beneath blankets. The 42-year-old foreign national driver was arrested and is expected to appear in court.

KWAZULU-NATAL: Police in KwaZulu-Natal executed a high-impact search and seizure in the Durban CBD, resulting in the arrest of two foreign nationals and the recovery of counterfeit jewellery and luxury items valued at R30 million, as well as a shotgun, ammunition, and cash on 28 July 2025.

NATIONAL: On 29 July 2025, at OR Tambo International Airport, a 25-year-old suspect from São Paulo was intercepted attempting to smuggle cocaine valued at R4.2 million. The successful operation involved SAPS Crime Intelligence, Counter Narcotics Unit, the Border Management Authority, and private security teams.

In a separate operation, on 28 July 2025 police in Gauteng arrested two suspects aged between 34 and 45 years following days of surveillance for possession and movement of unlicensed firearms. The coordinated takedown involved multiple operational units, including PIU, Crime Intelligence, JMPD, and private security partners in Meyersdale, Johannesburg.

Additionally, SAPS Political killings Task Team arrested Business Katiso Molefe and three suspected hitmen for the murder of DJ Sumbody, and they are also linked to murder of Hector “DJ Vintos” Buthelezi. They have already appeared in the Alexander Magistrates’ Court on 29 July 2025, facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder as well as possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

EASTERN CAPE: On 28 July 2025, in Korsten, Gqeberha, SAPS seized counterfeit pharmaceuticals and consumer goods valued at R2.2 million, including unregulated tablets, skin creams, and pregnancy test kits. The operation targeted transnational distribution networks.

On 2 August 2025, in Ngqeleni, a suspect linked to an extortion ring was fatally wounded in a shootout with Tactical Response Team members. A 9mm pistol and live ammunition were recovered. His passenger was detained for questioning.

Additionally, in Port Alfred, SAPS disrupted a marine trafficking operation involving 822.76 kilograms of West Coast Rock Lobster tails worth R1.2 million. Two suspects were arrested for contravening the Marine Living Resources Act.


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