Referred to as: Maj-Gen Flynn · Hendrik Frans Flynn
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The first witness is Major-General Hendrik Frans Flynn, head of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation at the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), based in Pretoria.
“The witness is Maj-Gen Hendrik Frans Flynn and he will be sworn in.”
Maj-Gen Flynn confirmed the authenticity and accuracy of his prepared statement and annexures for the Commission.
“I confirm it, Commissioner.”
Maj-Gen Flynn has had a long career in South African Police history since 1989, working in various investigative units including the Precious Metals and Diamond Unit and is currently the Component Head for Serious Organised Crime Investigation in the DPCI.
“I am a Maj-Gen in the South African Police Service, attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the DPCI or Hawks, as the Component Head for Serious Organised Crime Investigation... I joined SAPS on 1 January 1989... In September 1990, I was attached to the Diamond and Gold Branch in Klerksdorp, which later became known as the Precious Metals and Diamond Unit... This unit was eventually incorporated into the South African Police Service Organised Crime Unit... On 20 February 2009, the DPCI was established, incorporating the SAPS Organised Crime Unit. I have been with the DPCI since its inception.”