Sanco welcomes arrest of alleged corrupt
cop
2016-04-27
21:13
Kaveel Singh, News24
Cape Town – The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco)
on Wednesday commended the arrest of a Swellendam police sergeant on
allegations of corruption, drugs trafficking and defeating the ends of justice.
Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Lloyd Ramovha told News24 the
officer was arrested by the Hawks anti-corruption unit after a sting operation.
Ramovha said the man "had been on the Hawks' radar"
after allegations of illicit dealings while using a marked state vehicle.
"The sergeant was reportedly arrested at the drop location
while delivering 30g of tik in exchange for R1 000."
He is expected to appear in the Swellendam Magistrate's
Court in the Western Cape on Thursday.
Sanco spokesperson Jabu Mahlangu said an anti-corruption shake-up
needed to be intensified "to rid the police service of corrupt elements
that are part of the drug trade".
Mahalangu called for the immediate suspension of the officer and
that no bail be granted.
"The war against crime must first be won within the police
service before it can be won in communities. An onslaught to unmask officers
that are a disgrace to the dignified blue uniform will restore public
confidence in law enforcement."
