The Gauteng police arrested 1 170 suspects for various serious crimes and recovered a hijacked vehicle during Paseka Operation Shanela II, conducted across the province.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Major-General Mbuso Khumalo, led a successful high-density Provincial Operation Shanela II in Soshanguve and Rietgat.
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During the operation, at a roadblock, 17 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
A total of 38 undocumented persons were apprehended, while eight suspects were arrested for dealing in and possessing drugs.
One individual was arrested for employing an undocumented person.
From drunk driving to recovering hijacked cars, the cops were out in full force in Soshanguve and Rietgat.
One suspect was arrested for possession of a hijacked vehicle, a Hyundai i10, which was reported hijacked in Erasmia earlier in March 2026.
The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department issued traffic fines to the value of R13 400 during the operation.
Provincial detectives also intensified efforts to trace wanted suspects, resulting in the arrest of 755 individuals overnight. Of these, 167 were arrested for crimes against women and children.
The operation was a collaborative effort between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Home Affairs, all traffic departments, Community Policing Forums (CPFs), and private security companies.
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The Gauteng police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to conduct operations aimed at reducing crime across the province.
