PRIME Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says there is a ‘cancer’ in the country that must be fought, admitting that corruption exists within the police service.
The prime minister was responding to allegations raised by Mayiwane MP Sicelo Dlamini, who claimed that some police operations, particularly in northern Hhohho, were being influenced by drug dealers and Asian nationals.
The PM applauded Dlamini for raising concerns about drug dealers allegedly influencing police operations, saying he had highlighted an important issue regarding corruption within the police service.
He said it was good that the matter had been raised in the presence of the police service.
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“It is there and it is a cancer that we must fight. Individuals participate in corruption and spread it within institutions.
“Corruption is not institutionalised and I hope the podcasts you are referring to will clarify,” he said.
He also called for increased funding for new police vehicles, recruitment and promotions within the police service.
The PM said this would help the police service counter the alleged infiltration by drug dealers, as raised by the MP.
