Operation Shanela II activities conducted in the Northern Cape
Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) across the five districts of the Northern Cape Province continued to stamp the authority of the State through #OperationShanela II activities conducted from Monday, 02 March to Sunday, 08 March 2026.
Operating throughout the province, members ensured the arrest of 201 suspects for various crimes. The offences include business robberies, driving under the influence of alcohol, attempted murder, murder, drug related crimes, and other serious crimes.
The actions executed during the operation included;
– vehicle checkpoints,
– stop-and-search operations of persons, premises and vehicles,
– tracing operations,
– high-visibility patrols,
– roadblocks, and other crime prevention activities.
The police worked in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Transport, Traffic Police, and other government departments.
The multi-disciplinary teams also seized hundreds of litres of alcohol, ammunition, cash, dangerous weapons, drugs, and a handgun during the operations.
Arrests effected during the week included the arrest of wanted suspects by detectives during tracing operations.
Additionally, law enforcement engaged with the community through awareness campaigns to address priority crimes, especially gender-based violence and femicide, property related crimes and other current crimes trends.
The Provincial Commissioner, together with the management of SAPS in the Northern Cape, expressed appreciation for the efforts of members in stamping the authority of the State.
The SAPS, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, will continue to enforce the law and assert the authority of the State through simultaneous, intelligence-driven operations across all districts in the province.
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