News24 reports that a Western Cape prison warden has been arrested after allegedly taking money and drugs from a police agent in a sting operation following suspicions that he was involved in corrupt activities.
Police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk reported on Sunday: "On Saturday at approximately 13:05 an intelligence undercover operation was conducted by members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit (Visible and Detective Component). Information was received with regard to a possible corrupt official attached to Worcester Correctional Service. The operation was conducted at a fast food outlet in Worcester. R3,000 in cash as well as 295 grams of tik were taken by the suspect from the SAPS agent, which led to his arrest." The 29-year-old male warder was scheduled to appear in the Worcester Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
- Read the original of a report in the above regard by Poloko Tau at News24
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