Operation Shanela yields over 2 000 arrests in Limpopo

Police in Limpopo have arrested 2 234 suspects for various offences during the ongoing high-density Operation Shanela c onducted across the province.

They also seized 13 firearms and 40 dangerous weapons.

These operations were conducted from Monday 7 September until Sunday 13 September in collaboration with other law-enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders.

Police say they achieved significant successes during the operations, “while demonstrating the continued commitment to combat crime and safeguard the citizens of the province.” The operations included patrols, stop-and-search operations, roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, crime prevention operations, drug and liquor control operations, compliance inspections, tracing operations, and other activities aimed at preventing and combating crime. #sapsLIM [2234 SUSPECTS NABBED FOR VARIOUS OFFENCES AND 13 FIREARMS INCLUDING 40 DANGEROUS WEAPONS SEIZED DURING ONGOING OPERATION SHANELA CONDUCTED ACROSS LIMPOPO PROVINCE] The South African Police Service in Limpopo has nabbed 2234 suspects for various offences during the… pic.twitter.com/QydTrMBXTn — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) September 14, 2026