Ian Cameron 'dumbfounded' by two-month suspension for cop caught with drugs

Ian Cameron 'dumbfounded' by two-month suspension for cop caught with drugs

A decision by police management to overturn a sanction of dismissal against a constable caught transporting drugs in a marked SAPS vehicle confirmed a lack of meaningful consequences against rogue, corrupt and criminal elements in the force.

Suspension of SAPS officer in possession of drugs for two months is illogical and undermines the rule of law

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, is dumbfounded by the decision to overturn the sanction to dismiss a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) who was caught transporting drugs, to a mere two-month suspension. According to Mr Cameron the decision is not only illogical but it tarnishes the reputation of the SAPS. He said: “We have, over the past few weeks, questioned the SAPS leadership on its commitm…