W Cape police
officers arrested for drug, fraud related activities
Saturday 17 September 2016 21:17
SABC
The arrested officers are aged
between 34 and 50. (SABC)
Three
police officers have been arrested in the Western Cape for their alleged
involvement in criminal activities. The officers, aged between 34 and 50, were
arrested for dealing in drugs, possession of drugs, possession of stolen
property and fraud.
Police spokesperson, Frederick van Wyk, says one of the men has appeared in court and his case has been remanded for further investigation.
Van Wyk says the other two are still due to appear in court.
“A second police officer was arrested at his home in Strand on charges of corruption, dealing with drugs and possession of drugs. He was stationed at Strand. The third police member was arrested yesterday (Friday) afternoon at his workplace at Macassar. The 50 year-old member and the second suspect will appear in the Somerset West Magistrate's Court on September 19 on the said charges. More arrests of police members are imminent.”
Police spokesperson, Frederick van Wyk, says one of the men has appeared in court and his case has been remanded for further investigation.
Van Wyk says the other two are still due to appear in court.
“A second police officer was arrested at his home in Strand on charges of corruption, dealing with drugs and possession of drugs. He was stationed at Strand. The third police member was arrested yesterday (Friday) afternoon at his workplace at Macassar. The 50 year-old member and the second suspect will appear in the Somerset West Magistrate's Court on September 19 on the said charges. More arrests of police members are imminent.”
