A FORMER Phoenix man, who dreamed of fighting crime since he was a teenager, has been awarded for his efforts in taking criminals off the streets of Lenasia through his network of informers.
Garnering support from the community to rid criminals from the area, Sergeant Roger Pillay, the sector manager of the Lenasia SAPS, was awarded for his sterling effort and dedication to fighting crime at the 9th edition of the SAPS National Excellence Awards.