Ghost Squad arrests alleged counterfeiter
By Khanyisa Tabata
31 August 2009
A suspect has been arrested for possession of ink and paper that is commonly used in the production of counterfeit money.
The suspect was arrested after he was asked for his driver’s licence, and the officer noticed that he swapped licences and became suspicious.
The suspect was arrested and the matter is now being investigated by the Commercial Crimes Branch of the South African Police Services.
During peak hour traffic, the same day, the Ghost Squad set its sights on the notorious N2 bus and minibus taxi lane.
“They issued a total of 162 traffic fines for various offences which included 52 for illegally driving in the BMT lane, 26 for taxi offences and 27 for passenger overloads,” said Merle Lourens, Traffic Media Spokesperson.
“The use of unmarked cars and motorcycles allows members of the squad to catch erring drivers unawares and with great success, which is exactly what we intended,” added Lourens.
31 August 2009
A suspect has been arrested for possession of ink and paper that is commonly used in the production of counterfeit money.
The suspect was arrested after he was asked for his driver’s licence, and the officer noticed that he swapped licences and became suspicious.
The suspect was arrested and the matter is now being investigated by the Commercial Crimes Branch of the South African Police Services.
During peak hour traffic, the same day, the Ghost Squad set its sights on the notorious N2 bus and minibus taxi lane.
“They issued a total of 162 traffic fines for various offences which included 52 for illegally driving in the BMT lane, 26 for taxi offences and 27 for passenger overloads,” said Merle Lourens, Traffic Media Spokesperson.
“The use of unmarked cars and motorcycles allows members of the squad to catch erring drivers unawares and with great success, which is exactly what we intended,” added Lourens.
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