IPID alleges KwaZulu-Natal police took payments from tow-truck operators
Len John, deputy director of IPID investigations in KwaZulu-Natal, told the Madlanga Commission that some South African Police Service members accepted payments from tow-truck operators for customer referrals and in some cases protected trucks suspected of carrying drugs. He said the practice occurred at crash scenes and has exposed the towing sector to organised crime, with tow trucks used to transport and supply drugs across parts of eThekwini municipality. IPID is also investigating several shootings involving specialised task teams and possible breaches of Section 49, raising questions about accountability and further probes or disciplinary action.
Police officers allegedly accepted payments and shielded drug-carrying tow trucks
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An IPID deputy testified at the Madlanga Commission about alleged police corruption. He said officers took referral payments and may have protected drug-carrying tow trucks. IPID investigations and commission work could lead to further…
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