Operation Shanela | Over 20,000 people arrested

JOHANNESBURG - The police operation Shanela has arrested over 20,000 people since 08 May.

Crimes range from murder, rape, and robbery to the possession of stolen vehicles and other property.

READ: Crime stats | Deadly rise in violent crimes

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, was outlining efforts to curb the country's crime rates.

"We had 21,200 suspects who were arrested for various crimes ranging from murder, rape, malicious damage to property," he said.

The police operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of over 20,000 people since 8 May. Crimes range from murder, rape and robbery to the possession of stolen vehicles and other property. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/elE5inamZN

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