Lawyer accuses SAPS of 'malicious' bid to arrest Colonel Dawood

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Lawyer accuses SAPS of 'malicious' bid to arrest Colonel Dawood

A lawyer has accused the South African Police Service (SAPS) of a 'malicious' attempt to arrest Colonel Dawood. The details of the case were not disclosed in the article, but the lawyer described the police's action as malicious.

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