Two police officers stationed at the Pienaar Police Station in Mpumalanga have been arrested for allegedly illegally escorting three bakkies heavily loaded with liquor. via SABCNewsOnline
The two officers were arrested together with the drivers of the bakkies including an owner of a tavern.
“Two police officers from Pienaar Police station were arrested for defeating the ends of Justice and for use of motor vehicle without owner’s consent after they were stopped at a roadblock by the South African National Defence Force. It was found that they were escorting three vehicles fully laden with alcohol. The alcohol is believed to belong to an owner of a tavern.
Meanwhile, three suspects who broke into a liquor store in Stellenbosch will spend the remainder of the Easter Weekend in lock up. “Traffic officials nearby, manning a roadblock stopped the suspects’ vehicle and discovered the stolen bottles of liquor. Three suspects aged 43; 33 and 29 are expected to appear in court on Tuesday on charges of burglary and theft.”This week, Police Minister Bheki Cele was in the Western Cape to enforce lockdown regulations. He said there seems to be a crime syndicate in the province targeting liquor stores and outlets.
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