Former Hawks Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison Bellville, South Africa - August 8, 2024 - Esmeralda Bailey, a 56-year-old former Hawks police officer, has been sentenced to 11 years direct imprisonment by the Bellville Specialized Commercial Crime Court. Bailey was found guilty on multiple charges, including: - Corruption - Possession of drugs - Obstruction of justice - Negligent loss of firearm The sentencing comes after a thorough investigation and trial, highlighting the consequences of criminal activity within law enforcement. Stay informed about this and other news stories by joining our WhatsApp channel: (https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaklDYqG8l5D3yJzcA0N). Follow us on Facebook (@KnowALotNews), Twitter (@KnowALotNews), and Instagram (@KnowALotNews) for up-to-date information. Sources: - Bellville Specialized Commercial Crime Court - South African Police Service (SAPS) - National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Hashtags: - #KnowALot - #KnowALotNews - #InTheKnow - #HawksOfficer - #Corruption - #PossessionOfDrugs - #ObstructionOfJustice - #NegligentLossOfFirearm - #SouthAfrica - #LawEnforcement - #accountability