# Over 13-thousand-800 suspects were arrested nationwide this past week through Operation Shanela. Police also rescued 21 youths from an illegal camp in Mpumalanga and confiscated over 100 firearms. Additional arrests include 164 for rape and 170 for murder. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the operation will be intensified ahead of the Easter weekend to ensure public safety:
Thousands arrested nationwide in major crime crackdown ahead of Easter weekend [SOUND]
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