Four Krugersdorp police officers face corruption charges
Four police officers were allegedly arrested for corruption in Hekpoort, near Krugersdorp, on the West Rand.
Searching the truck, the officers came across what they believed to be stolen goods on the load that included bicycles and a motorbike.
The owner of the truck was then summoned to the Krugersdorp police station, where an alleged bribe was solicited.
He then reported the incident to the station, where the officers involved were later arrested when they reported back for duty on Sunday.
The motorbike was confirmed stolen in Parkview earlier this month.
All four constables were due to appear at the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court later today, while an internal investigation is also under way.
This comes after a 37-year-old Tshwane Metro police officer was arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a motorist last week.
The officer had reportedly stopped a car and the driver acknowledged his car was not roadworthy.
He then asked for a R100 bribe from the driver, who later reported the officer and lodged a formal complaint, after which the police officer was arrested.
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– Caxton News Service
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