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History made with mass police arrests in Welkom─── 12:13 Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Welkom - History was made in the country yesterday with the arrest of 23 police officers from the northern Free State, who were allegedly involved in illegal mining activities.
Police spokesperson, Solomon Makgele, says there have never been so many police officers on the wrong side of the law, all involved in the same case.
The arrested officers include two captains, five warrant officers, two sergeants, 11 constables, an admin clerk and a reservist from the Thabong and Welkom police stations.
Makgele added that more arrests will be made during the day, but he would not divulge exactly how many. He says the police intends suspending the arrested officials.
They will appear in the Welkom Magistrate Court tomorrow to face charges ranging from contravention of the precious metals act, defeating the ends of justice, money laundering, theft and corruption.
They will appear in the Welkom Magistrate Court tomorrow to face charges ranging from contravention of the precious metals act, defeating the ends of justice, money laundering, theft and corruption.
Duane Petrus/OFM News
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