‘Whistleblower suspect broke silence’ on R200m Port Shepstone cocaine theft - Hawks officer
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Colonel Gavin Jacob testified at the Madlanga Commission regarding the 2021 theft of R200m worth of cocaine from a Hawks facility in South Africa. A suspect recently provided new information suggesting the theft was an inside job, further complicating the investigation into the security failure.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant corruption and security vulnerabilities within South African law enforcement agencies, impacting public trust in the Hawks.
Colonel Gavin Jacob has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that in February 2026, a suspect approached investigators with details about a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from a Hawks building in KwaZulu-Natal, widely believed to be an inside job. Jacob’s own role in the initial seizure of the cocaine is under scrutiny.
The report provides a factual account of commission testimony and ongoing legal proceedings without taking a stance on the officer's guilt.
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