The South African Police Union SAPU is calling for a commission of inquiry into the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence unit.
This after the arrest of the head of crime intelligence, Dumisani Khumalo , and other senior officials in the unit last week. The union believes lawlessness cannot continue unchallenged within the police division.
Member of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, Dianne Kohler Barnard says the arrest of Khumalo is reminiscent of the past.
"There are things that have gone on in crime intelligence for so many years that I am the least surprised to hear that people have been arrested, but on the other hand, I am happy to see that people are being held to account, finally, says Barnard.
The police unit also has a record of its then boss Richard Mdluli facing corruption charges. Mdluli was also convicted for kidnapping, assault and intimidation.