Former Johannesburg Metro Police DepartmentJMPD police chief and current advisor to the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, David Tembe, says the department will look into allegations that a drug syndicate operating in Gauteng has infiltrated the judiciary, SAPS and the Metro Police.
These claims were made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi this past Sunday.
Tembe, who was speaking in Midrand during a crime prevention operation where drugs and illicit alcohol and cigarettes were recovered, says the investigation will also look into the disappearance of firearms belonging to law enforcement officials.
I dont know what about the metro police, because he said Gauteng metros. So, when you say Gauteng metros, there are only three metros in Gauteng. So, were going to have a look and see what is that, especially where it comes to the firearm that get lost, the firearm that there was a case especially in JMPD, what is happening with those firearms whether they are involved in cash-in-transit heists or home invasions. So, were going to look at that, myself and the MMC and our team of management in the JMPD. Were busy with that, explains Tembe.
Cosatu calls for an inquiry following Mkhwanazis claims: Meanwhile, Johannesburg Member of Mayoral Committee for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, has accused the National Prosecuting Authority NPA of not securing enough prosecutions in relation to drug dealing in the country.