The SAPS’ tactical response unit has arrested 10 police officers in Ekurhuleni for alleged theft and corruption.

The unit’s members arrested the suspects – SAPS and EMPD officers – who were on duty, during a raid on August 4.

They were due to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on August 5, facing charges of corruption and theft.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Lizzy Suping confirmed the arrests in a statement.

It’s alleged that on June 4, 2025, during a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation, the accused officers raided a shop on Hermila Avenue in Edenvale, where they seized cigarettes, cash amounting to R35 000, and three packs of headache tablets (Panados).

“They arrested the cashier for trading in illicit cigarettes and another employee for violating immigration rules. The accused officers allegedly failed to record all the merchandise seized from the shop at the police station.

“The shop manager then allegedly disputed the quantity and type of merchandise recorded in the occurrence book and reported the matter to the station commander. All arrested officers – constables and one sergeant – are detained at the Germiston Police Station.” she said.

This is a developing story, and will be updated when more information becomes available.

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