By Simon Nare
KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed that they conducted a search and seizure operation at the home of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, confiscating his cellphone as part of an investigation into allegations of defeating the ends of justice and fraud.
In a statement released on Tuesday night, police, without naming Mchunu, said members of the provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit executed a warrant issued by the Johannesburg High Court.
However, Mchunu’s spokesperson, Sthembiso Mshengu, separately confirmed the search and seizure at the minister’s home and said his “cellular phones with specific IMEI numbers as mentioned in the document” were taken.
Mshengu said Mchunu, as a law-abiding citizen, handed over the handset in the presence of his lawyer.
“It must be noted that this is the second time the police have seized these communication tools without having returned the first set. Minister Mchunu will address these developments and
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