Humphrey Bogart, a tough guy in real life and movie roles, once said with the insight of a prophet; "Things are never so bad they can't be made worse" - How true! Some South Africans are desperately grabbing at "too good to be true" opportunities to make "easy" money that promises relief from their debts. These vulnerable individuals are being recruited by organised crime syndicates to risk their lives and liberty by smuggling drugs and other illegal goods across international … [Read more...] about Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse
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Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
I can't shake the feeling of betrayal. The Minister of Intelligence, Siyabonga Cwele's wife has been implicated in an international drug trafficking scandal. The former South African Police Commissioner, former president of Interpol Jackie Selebi is now incarcerated in Pretoria Central Prison serving a 15 Year sentence for corruption. What was his input, advice, influence and motive in Government‘s decision to disband (SANAB) South African Narcotics Bureau? Our very own Central Drug … [Read more...] about Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
Sign the Petition to Bring the South African Narcotics Bureau (SANAB) Back
Drug related crime is up by 87% since the South African Narcotics Bureau was shut down in 2004. During the year that SANAB was disbanded, the SAPS reported 62,689 drug related crimes (2003/2004) but that figure reflects an increase to over 117,172. And increasing every year! We call for Minister Nathi Mthethwa to reinstate an independent autonomous properly trained, motivated and equipped anti-drug unit. Our society need specialist anti-drug squads operating in all high drug activity areas … [Read more...] about Sign the Petition to Bring the South African Narcotics Bureau (SANAB) Back
He’s my friend finished and klaar!
Almost a self fulfilling prophesy, these words; "He's my friend finished and klaar!" from a man who was mainly influential in disbanding SANAB a highly efficient and respected law enforcement specialist unit with a proven track record of arrests and convictions. A picture is worth a thousand words in this case it also explains the many drug related deaths have taken place since 2004: With Acknowledgement to: Dianne Kohler Barnard. Dianne Kohler Barnard says specialised units need to … [Read more...] about He’s my friend finished and klaar!
