LOUIS TRICHARDT – Three police members attached to the Pafuri port of entry appeared in the Makhado magistrate’s court last Thursday on charges of corruption.
“The members were arrested following intensive investigations after information was received that they were assisting suspects in smuggling stolen motor vehicles across the border in return for payment,” explained provincial police spokesperson, Capt Ronél Otto.
Otto said WO Mukondeleli Mutele (45) and Const Vogani Percy Baloyi (30) were released on R15 000 bail, while Const Mamaye Cynthia Masete (32) was released on R3 000 bail.
“The case was remanded to March 27 for further investigation,” she said.
She added that processes to suspend the officers from the South African Police Service were already underway
The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Fannie Masemola stressed that there would be no mercy for police officers who were arrested for involvement in criminal activities.
“We will work tirelessly to rid the South African Police Service of members who involve themselves in corruption and criminal activities. There is no place for members who work with criminals,” he reiterated.
