Bfn cops arrested for corruption
12:46 (GMT+2), Sat, 09 November 2013
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Bloemfontein - Two police constables, stationed at the Parkweg stock theft unit in Bloemfontein, have been arrested on charges of corruption and extortion.
Free State police spokesperson, Thandi Mbambo, said the pair, aged 31 and 37, allegedly tried to extort a bribe from the owner of a butchery in the city.
The owner allegedly assisted the police in arresting suspects who were selling stolen sheep.
However on November 4 the officers allegedly returned to the butchery and accused the owner of being the kingpin of a stock theft ring.
They demanded that he pay a bribe of R10 000 in order to avoid arrest.
On Thursday, the officers, who were on duty at the time and driving a state vehicle, were arrested on the N8 where the exchange was made.
They will appear at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Monday.
SAPS statement
http://www.ofm.co.za/article/138531/Bfn-cops-arrested-for-corruption
