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On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.
Jacob began his testimony on Wednesday. He provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot, where 541 kilograms of cocaine were discovered. The missing 541 kilogram cocaine consignment, which was stolen from the Hawks’ premises in Port Shepstone, remains the focus of the Madlanga Commission’s investigation.
Colonel Gavin Jacob has denied any involvement in the disappearance of the cocaine, which had an estimated street value of R200 million. Jacob testified that he passed a polygraph test, which he believes effectively exonerated him from any involvement in the cocaine theft. MADLANGA COMMISSION | Colonel Gavin Jacob says he was unaware of the security issues at the Port Shepstone building, stressing he did not steal the drugs, and he had passed the polygraph test.
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