Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Eight Public Order Police officials were arrested for extortion

Seven Public Order Police officials were arrested on Sunday for extorting money from two Chinese shops in Milnerton. Intelligence led to the arrest of an eighth suspect in Harere on Monday, who is also from the Public Order Police division.

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“Members of Provincial Detectives also took three civilians, one male who is a former police officer and two females in for questioning relating to the same incident,” said Colonel Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Investigations are not yet concluded.

“Detectives are preparing the case docket for the suspects’ court appearance in Cape Town Magistrates’ court on Wednesday where they will face charges of extortion, business robbery and corruption,” said Colonel Traut.

 

Done by: Sihle Jezile

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