10 Durban cops to appear in court for allegedly stealing cigarettes and R250K

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More arrests are expected as investigations into their involvement in similar crimes are ongoing.

Ten Durban police officers have been arrested for allegedly stealing cigarettes and R250,000 in cash in two separate incidents, and they are expected to appear in court later on Friday morning.

“The complainant told police that on 8 May he and his friends proceeded to Unit 5 in Chatsworth to buy cigarettes. As they left the premises, an unmarked police vehicle stopped them, and three police officers alighted from the vehicle.”“The police officers then stole five cases of cigarettes as well as R4,000 in cash from them. When the complainant proceeded to the police station to enquire about his case, he realised that the police officers did not hand in the seized items.

 

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