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A private VIP security guard has revealed alleged criminal activities within South Africa's private security sector. The 48-year-old KwaZulu-Natal-based guard claimed that guards were frequently given firearms they were not legally authorized to use. In some instances, they were deployed to stage burglaries and robberies. Additionally, the guard alleged that guards were sometimes disguised as debt collectors to provide cover for intimidating businesses and individuals who refused to pay protection fees.
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