A senior official suspected of leading a drug cartel within Westville Maximum Security Prison was arrested by the KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service six months ago. The province's provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been accused of obstructing the arrest, claims he vehemently denies. The case has sparked controversy and raised questions about the conduct of the investigation.
The KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service apprehended a senior official suspected of orchestrating a drug cartel within a prison six months ago. Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the province's provincial commissioner, has been accused of obstructing the arrest.
Mkhwanazi vehemently refutes these allegations, asserting that upon learning of the arrest, he immediately contacted the authorities and discovered that proper procedures were not followed during the apprehension of the officer. The police in the province arrested an official accused of leading a drug syndicate at Westville Maximum Security Prison following a tip-off about drugs found in one of the prison's communal areas. Mkhwanazi, who stands accused of preventing the police from arresting the official, claims due process was not adhered to. He divulged that upon learning of the arrest, he reached out to the commanding officer to inquire about the circumstances. He stated that the officer initially informed him the drugs were located within one of the prison's residential facilities. However, a subsequent search of the residence yielded no drugs. The drugs were eventually discovered in a nearby dustbin. Mkhwanazi further revealed that a crime scene expert was not summoned to process the scene, raising questions about the thoroughness of the investigation. He also expressed doubt regarding the arresting officer's absolute certainty that the apprehended officer had placed the drugs in the dustbin. Supporters of Mkhwanazi maintain that he poses a significant threat to criminal organizations and drug dealers connected to politicians, accusing his detractors of employing every means at their disposal to damage his reputation. They commend him for his unwavering integrity and commitment to his duty, stating that he conducts police work without succumbing to political influence. His efforts in apprehending criminals within the province have garnered widespread praise from South Africans. Conversely, some criticize other provincial commissioners for their perceived inefficacy in combating crime
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