Gauteng Crime Blitz: Over 1,000 suspects arrested, including 171 for crimes against women and children

A total of 1,221 suspects were arrested in Gauteng at the weekend for a wide range of serious crimes, including murder, rape, assault, drug dealing, armed robbery and possession of unlicenced firearms.’Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela’ was carried out across all districts of Gauteng as a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as the Community Policing Forum and private security companies.The crime-fighting blitz, which commenced on December 21, included strategic roadblocks as well as targeted raids focused on wanted suspects. The latter raids…