Police launch Operation Shanela in Johannesburg CBD, Acornhoek in Mpumalanga – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Gauteng police are taking Operation Shanela to the Johannesburg CBD on Saturday. Police Minister Bheki Cele also takes part in the operations led by Provincial Commissioner Elias Mawela.

Spokesperson for the Police Minister, Lirandzu Themba says hijacked buildings will be targeted among others.

“The target operations are going to be led by Elias Mawela and is expected to also deal decisively with by-law transgressions, enforce liquor trade compliance and enhance overall police visibility in the economic hub of the country.”

#PoliceMinistry [MEDIA INVITATION] Police Minister, General Bheki Cele to join Gauteng police as they lead #OperationShanela targeting JHB illicit trade.
Date: Saturday, 12 August 2023
Time: 11:00
📍 : Mary Firtzgerald Square
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— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 11, 2023

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Operation Shanela in Mpumalanga 

Meanwhile, Acornhoek residents in Mpumalanga are sceptical of police actions in the area. This comes after Provincial Police Commissioner Semakaleng Manamela launched Operation Shanela.

The area has not had a police station since it was torched some time ago but Manamela is adamant that criminal activities in the area will be dealt with accordingly.

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