CRIME SCENE: Limpopo: The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo have arrested 2 571 suspects and seized 12 firearms in the past week alone.

The seizures and arrests were a result of police action under Operation Shanela 2. SAPS also recovered 229 rounds and 10 stolen or robbed vehicles across the province during the period 14 to 20 September 2026.

The operations were conducted across all five districts and targeted serious and violent crimes, illegal firearms, drug-related offences, unlawful liquor activities, undocumented persons and other criminal activities threatening the safety and security of communities.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, commended police members for their continued commitment to crime prevention and law enforcement across the province.

“We will continue to strengthen our presence in communities and pursue those who threaten the safety of our people.”