POLICE IN CRISIS: Hero cops forced to use private vehicle to recover guns now face probe
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Flying Squad is effectively operating without vehicles, and two members are facing an internal investigation after going beyond the call of duty to recover 11 stolen firearms.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Flying Squad is currently operating without any vehicles, as two members have faced an internal probe for using private vehicles to recover 11 stolen firearms. Last week, the police announced the procurement of 135 new vehicles to combat crime in the province, but none are allocated to the Flying Squad. The squad, known as the "Dying Squad," has long struggled with resource challenges, leading to demoralised members and reluctance to go above and beyond their duties.
On 31 August, a private security firm in Newton Park had its safes containing firearms stolen, with the bakkie being found abandoned in Kwadwesi. Mount Road detectives and the Flying Squad recovered the firearms after following a tip-off, with two members using their private vehicles, which is outside protocols and standard SAPS policy. The internal investigation aims to determine the reasons behind this breach of protocol.
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