The rise in organised
crime can be directly attributed to the police’s intelligence unit, which
according to experts, is dysfunctional and in a shambles.
The Sunday Times reports that following
the release of official crime statistics last week, that clearly show a spike
in syndicate-led crimes, experts from the Institute for Security Studies say
that with no real leadership, the unit has virtually ground to a halt.
National police
commissioner General Riah Phiyega has said she will now personally take charge
of the unit, which is tasked with collecting information to combat crime. Its
head, Lietenant-general Richard Mdluli has been suspended over allegations that
he abused secret funds.
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