LCR

The number of evidence collected was 700 according to some statements, but the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) received 715; witnesses confirmed 715 indicating incomplete exploration and receipt of exhibits by members, considered a human error.

“The number of evidence collected, 10 statements indicate 700, whereas FSL received 715. Several witness statements also confirmed 715. The one brick of Cocaine recovered by LCR and handed over to DPCI, indicating members did not fully explore and receive all exhibits, a human error given the circumstances.”

On 30 July 2021, members of the DPCI Durban followed up on information about possible smuggling of narcotics in shipping containers destined for Scania truck assembly plant in Gauteng. Officers found black bags suspected to be cocaine, but halted the process until LCR arrived.

“On 30 July 2021 , members of the DPCI Durban followed up upon information relating to the possible smuggling of narcotics concealed in the shipping containers destined for a major truck assembly plant in Gauteng , Scania . When the container doors were opened , the officers noticed black bags inside the container . As the officers suspected it to be bags of Cocaine , they halted the process until LCR arrived .”