On 9 July 2021, the day a R286-million cocaine consignment was transported to Aeroton, Johannesburg, and intercepted by police, Witness I informed his commander that he was attending a child custody matter at the Johannesburg High Court. However, evidence before the Madlanga Commission suggests he failed to disclose that he had also travelled to the scene of the drug bust, raising further questions about his movements and conduct on the day of the operation.