Police apprehended 793 suspects during Operation Shanela which was conducted around the Province starting from Monday, 15 July 2024 until Sunday, 21 July 2024. Of the 793 arrested suspects, 347 were wanted for contact crimes. Moreover, 29 undocumented persons were taken in for processing.
Invitation for comments: Government Notice 4794 dated 10 May 2024: Proposed revised National Standards of Policing for Municipal Police Services on (1) Crowd Management During Gatherings And Demonstrations And (2)
Arrest and the treatment of an arrested person until such person is handed over to a Community Service Centre Commander