By OBAKENG MAJE
A policeman (40) was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in Kanana Township, near Orkney on Friday. The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said, the policeman who is a sergeant and attached to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) was arrested at Orkney Police Station.
“The arrest came after the crime intelligence-driven operation recovered a car that was allegedly hijacked in Kanana Township last month. The said car was found in a garage at Extension 21, Jouberton Township, near Klerksdorp.
“However, the suspect was not at home and a follow-up was made on Friday. The suspect and the sergeant allegedly called the complainant respectively and indicated their intention to give back the hijacked car key to him (the complainant) provided he withdraws the case,” Mokgwabone said.
He said, the suspects are expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday for defeating the ends of justice and possession of suspected stolen goods.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended all the South African Police (SAPS) units and members including Crime Intelligence for ensuring the arrest of their own unethical employees for involvement in criminal activities. Kwena reiterated that dishonesty by employees will not be tolerated as that tarnishes the image of the service.
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