Seven SAPS officers arrested in Stellenbosch for not declaring an undisclosed amount of money as evidence

Seven police officers - six males and one female - stationed in the Cape Winelands, were arrested last week for failing to declare an undisclosed amount of money as evidence they had found during a raid at a house in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch.

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The police’s Joseph Swartbooi said the complainant on Wednesday sent his two brothers to make a cash deposit at a local bank in the area.

‘’On the way they were apprehended by police officials who returned with them to a premises in Kayamnandi, searched the premises and ultimately confiscated a consignment of drugs. They then arrested and detained two males on a charge of dealing in drugs,’’ said Warrant officer, joseph Swartbooi.

‘’The commander of the SAPS members who executed the arrest received information that the money confiscated was never declared and registered. After a searched was launched amongst the SAPS members, cash were recovered in members bags, jackets and vehicles. Stellenbosch police arrested and detained 6 males and one female on a charge of theft general,’’ he added.

The western Cape’s Police Commissioner, Lt General Thembisile Patekile lauded swift response of members of the South African Police Service.

‘’He re iterated that no member of SAPS is above the law and they will continue to arrest suspects who find themselves on the wrong side of the law,’’ said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi.

Meanwhile, the Western Cape’s Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Reagen Allen said he was "appalled" by the alleged corruption of SAPS officers.

"There will never be a time where individuals who should uphold, protect and enforce the law, should make themselves guilty of not obeying our laws. This alleged action goes entirely against their oath and our Constitution. For this alone, they deserve to have their blue uniform changed to orange overalls."

 

Done By: Mitchum George