Ekhuruleni: The SAPS multidisciplinary Operation Shanela remains deliberate in reducing crime in all hot spots areas in the Ekhuruleni District. A total of 275 suspects were nabbed for various offences across the district since Friday, 03 January 2025 to Sunday, 05 January 2025. Three liquor outlets were shut down.
According to South African Police Service, among the suspects, 188 were nabbed by the detectives while tracing the suspects on Saturday, which started in the morning and continued into the afternoon. Other suspects were apprehended during operations held at stations across Ekurhuleni from Friday evening to Sunday morning.
In Brakpan, on Friday, 03 January 2025, two females aged 36 and 43, who robbed one of the stores at Station Road, were arrested. Both were found with replica firearms resembling real pistols, a holster, and a flash voucher worth R1500, which was forcefully generated from the till at the shop after employees were threatened with the replica firearms by the suspects.
Ekurhuleni District Commissioner, Major General Anna Sithole, expressed pride in the members of law enforcement agencies involved for the commitment they have displayed in ensuring safety to the communities and ensuring that those who transgress the law are brought to book.