Operation Shanela: Over 480 000 litres of petrol seized by police

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Police have detailed the successes of Operation Shanela, which aims to curb crime in hotspots across South Africa.

Police have arrested over 600 000 people in a year.8,500 suspects were nabbed for rapeCable theft continues to be a major issue in the country, with City Power recently asking police and the military to intervene.Police revealed that 480 645 litres of fuel had been recovered by police during the operation.Working with communities“We are strengthening our relationship with communities. We believe communities should come on board.

“We are trying to be proactive. Yes, react and find those who have committed crimes, but also prevent crimes going forward.”“We are training more young officers. We are increasing other units. We have invited back experienced detectives who have left the organisation honourably. Several of them are coming back.

“We are also inviting back our special forces that may have left. That is one more area we are strengthening”.Steel in pillars sold for cash: Why the City of Joburg must take some of the blame for Usindiso fire

 

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