Five JMPD officers arrested for alleged corruption

Five Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers were arrested by the Hawks on Monday for alleged corruption after attempting to solicit an R11,000 bribe from a man who was in possession of an illegal firearm.

They were supposed to arrest the man but failed to do so.

According to a statement issued by the JMPD, “the officers were arrested when they reported for duty at the JMPD Operations office in Wemmer Johannesburg”.

BREAKING: Five JMPD officers have been arrested following a sting operation in Johannesburg. The Hawks acted on a tip-off. The officers are facing charges for allegedly trying to extort money from a motorist. Via @SABCNewsOnline

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“The incident occurred in the Cleveland area on 22 May, when the officers had stopped the man’s car during a routine roadside check. These officers were granted bail of R2,000 each and will also be suspended, pending an internal investigation,” said the JMPD.

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