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IOL reports that Stellenbosch police officers were obliged to arrest seven of their colleagues after evidence went missing during an operation.
The incident occurred on 9 August when police were executing the arrests of two alleged drug dealers. Provincial police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi reported: “Reports suggested that the complainant sent his two brothers to do a deposit at a local bank in Stellenbosch on Wednesday. On the way they were apprehended by police officials who returned with them to a premises in Kayamandi, searched the premises, and ultimately confiscated a consignment of drugs. They then arrested and detained two males on a charge of dealing in drugs.” The police commander who conducted the arrest thereafter received information that the money confiscated was never declared or registered. A search was launched among the police members and cash was recovered in the members’ bags, jackets, and vehicles. Stellenbosch police officers arrested and detained six men and one woman on a charge of theft. The seven officers are expected to appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court soon.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Robin-Lee Francke at IOL
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