Cele slams Crime Intelligence, says they were well-funded prior to July unrest | News24

Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed that the police's Crime Intelligence 'had funds' - and had been given R129 million for its covert operations budget two months before the deadly July unrest. | kaveels

Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed that the police's Crime Intelligence"had funds" - and had been given R129 million for its covert operations budget two months before the deadly July unrest.

"There was money to such an extent - after a request for R138 million, R129 million was granted in May - and, in July, this happened. There was money granted by Treasury," he said on Friday.Support independent journalism Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

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