Cape Town police have confirmed that their investigation into the dumping of discarded documents and other materials at a site near the Steenberg police station does not include police dockets.
The investigation came after the discovery was allegedly made by Marita Pietersen, a ward councillor in the area.
According to police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa, the investigation led by a senior detective from the provincial office continues, however, a sworn statement is yet to be obtained from the councillor who made the discovery.
Potelwa said that part of what the investigation will look into is whether any SAPS directives on the disposal of waste material have been flouted. Further statements will be obtained from the Steenberg SAPS management and personnel.
“A plastic bag containing the discarded paper and other materials was seized on Monday afternoon (25 April 2022) by the investigator in line with investigation protocols. The lot comprised unused gloves from state-issued investigation kits, hazardous waste material disposal bags, torn and crumbled paper as well as old documents,” Potelwa indicated.
Evidence
Meanwhile, the province’s police commissioner, Lt General Thembisile Patekile said that if anyone is found to have flouted any SAPS protocols on the disposal of waste material, decisive action will be taken. Once the investigation is finalised, Patekile will make the outcome public to the community of Steenberg.
Cape{town} Etc have also reached out to the Steenberg ward councillor for comment but was unsuccessful.
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