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Hawks Chief Defends Himself in Drug Heist
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- Jun 20, 2026
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Summary
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks chief Lesetja Senona is facing fire over a 2021 drug heist, denying wrongdoing while defending his access to the secure storage facility and his handling of veteran investigator Karl Sander. He disputes claims he sidelined Sander, says a polygraph over a stolen coffee machine was part of a broader theft pattern, and denies knowing the facility was insecure — even as a retired officer alleges he warned against sharing sensitive drug info. Senona also recounts two suspensions, including one where he says he was forcibly removed from his office at gunpoint, leaving him hospitalized and fearful for his family’s safety. Despite the heat, he insists he wants to cooperate — even skipping a disciplinary hearing to testify here — and recently learned he was cleared of torture allegations in another case. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c919be585629a480