# Nationwide Shanela operations resulted in the arrest of 17-thousand-247 suspects for various criminal offences over the past week. Among the arrests are 155 suspects for attempted murder and 335 suspects for rape, while 53 stolen and hijacked vehicles were recovered. Police spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk, says firearms continue to be the weapon of choice in the commission of serious and violent crimes, particularly murder. She says 123 unlicensed firearms were seized during the operations:
Over 17,000 suspects arrested as part of nationwide Shanela operations [SOUND]
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