Kimberley Regional Court convicted Sebastian Johnson (42) for defeating the ends of justice. Johnson who was a South African Police Services (SAPS) employee by the time, was arrested after evidence obtained fingered him as the mole who worked with criminals by tipping them off on upcoming operations.
During April 2021, the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team members conducted an operation to arrest members of a drugs syndicate.
After the arrest, cellphone records of the syndicate members were downloaded for further investigation. The team discovered confidential pictures of the planned operation documents on the suspects’ cellphones.
An enquiry was opened for further investigation which led the team to a Public Service Act (PSA) member attached to Provincial Crime Intelligence.
The member, Sebastian Johnson was convicted on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 after a lengthy trial. The member was dismissed from the service as a result of his conduct.
The case was remanded to Thursday, 1 June 2023 for sentencing.
The Acting Provincial Head Brigadier Mojela commended the team for a job well done and their meticulous investigation.
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