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WSSD: Statement on Attack on Swiss Delegate
Media Statement from the Chairperson of the Joint Operational
Committee (JOCOM), Assistant Commissioner Scott Landu
HOUSE BREAKING – LONEHILL, JOHANNESBURG
The South African Police Service has appointed a task
team of ten (10) experienced detectives to investigate
a case of house breaking. The incident occurred on Sunday
2002-08-25 at 03:00 at a Guesthouse in Lonehill, Johannesburg,
which is currently utilized by the Swiss delegation.
During the incident a shot was fired, but fortunately
nobody was injured and the suspect fled without taking
anything. The delegate involved wishes to remain anonymous
and we respect that right. Victim support was provided
to this delegate.
The Swiss embassy issued a statement about this unfortunate
incident and stressed that this was an isolated incident.
At present no arrests have been made.
CONTACT PERSONS:
Director Henriëtte Bester 082-800-0520
Superintendent Charmaine Muller 082-808-6733
26 August 2002
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