Another Parow cop arrested
2014-11-21 13:13
Cape Town - A police
officer from Parow, Cape Town, was arrested for alleged fraud and defeating the
ends of justice on Friday, Western Cape police said.
He allegedly failed to open
a case in September against a man who was arrested and handed over to him by
the local neighbourhood watch in Parow Park after being found in possession of
15 Mandrax tablets, police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk said.
The constable was also
accused of altering a doctor's sick note to add an extra three days' sick
leave.
Van Wyk said the doctor had
confirmed that the officer was booked off sick from 17 October to 5 November,
and not to 8 November.
The constable had been
served with a notice of possible suspension.
On 7 November, a Parow
police station sergeant, nine constables, and a former employee were arrested
for allegedly taking bribes from suspects and stealing exhibits.
- SAPA
