MEC for Human Settlements, Safety and Liaison, Helen Sauls-August has welcomed the arrest of two Mount Frere police officers on allegations of theft and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The officers were found near a police van loaded with 10 bags of dagga following an investigation by the station commander regarding theft of dagga at the Mount Frere Police Station. They were arrested and one of the two police officers was also found to be in possession of ammunition.
The MEC condemns the action of the two officers and commends the intervention by SAPS to root out corruption within its ranks. The officers will appear in court today.
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