Blue light robber arrested in Ga-Rankuwa

Loyiso Langeni
19 August 2013

The Hawks together with the National Intervention Unit arrested a 47-year-old man who has been suspected to be a blue light robber. 

The Hawks through information they received both the Police and the Hawks entered the house of the former policeman in Ga-Rankuwa. 

Captain Paul Ramaloko said the use of police uniform and equipment by criminals is one of the contributors to the poor perception that communities have of the police. 

Ramaloko added that on searching the premises the Police members detected avariety of incriminating items, including several rounds of ammnution, a substantial amount of money a police bluelight, sergeant and inspector rank insignia and SAPS name badges.

The suspect will appear in Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates Court today.

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