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Lt-Col Duma initially thought some containers might have been released by Customs but later withdrew that statement, admitting he was not aware the consignment was stopped until the 23rd when he received an email, which was after the operation had been conducted.

“if I say that it was released by customs, I would like to withdraw that statement and say that I was not aware that it was stopped up until the 23rd when I received an email, but it was already after the operation has been conducted”

Lt-Col Duma was not aware of the ORS SOP that includes the CHC depot area of responsibility and had not reviewed the SOP before writing his statement.

“No, I am not, Commissioner. I am not aware. I have not gone through the SOP and I requested it before when I was still busy with a statement. On my first consultation ...”

Lt-Col Duma introduced the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) after the container's seal was broken and then handed over the matter to DPCI to continue with the investigation.

“after the container was opened, from breaking the seal, I introduced the DPCI, we went to a place and pointed it out and met with the manager. Then from there, whatever happened from there, it was in the hands of DPCI to continue with it. So it was out of my hands by then.”