Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape police are investigating the shortage of specialised fingerprint ink in the province.
“This is seen as an isolated and unfortunate administration issue. The SA Police Service management has launched an investigation into the matter,” spokesman Brigadier Phuti Setati said on Friday.
“Should the findings be contrary to the due processes, disciplinary steps will be instituted against those responsible.”
Inkatha Freedom Party spokesman on police Velaphi Ndlovu said the shortage discouraged police officers from performing their duties.
“The Eastern Cape provincial commissioner must account to Parliament's portfolio committee on police as a matter of urgency as to why there is a fingerprint ink shortage.”
The ink is used to link suspects with crimes. - Sapa