NORTHERN CAPE – A 41-year-old former Crime Intelligence administrator and a 32-year-old drug dealer were arrested earlier today in Kimberley by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team on allegations of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

The arrests emanates from a takedown operation that took place in April 2021 where eight suspects were arrested in connection with drug trafficking allegations. The investigation team discovered that the former Crime Intelligence administrator allegedly leaked information to one of the main suspects regarding a planned takedown operation. It is further alleged that the main suspect forwarded the same information to other suspects in attempt to warn them.

Both suspects are expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court today, 10 September 2021.

Source: South African Police Service