Eight cops linked to VIP protection assault suspended

He was updating media on progress in police nationwide high-density operations named Operation Shanela.“As we wrap up this briefing, it is important that we apprise the nation of the incident on Sunday that involved members from our protection and security service, commonly referred to as VIP protection.”Image:He said when police were alerted to the incident, they launched an investigation to identify the victims and the officers and to determine the circumstances that led to it.

“I can confirm those members have been identified and are being subjected to our internal processes in line with our discipline regulations and labour relations prescripts,” Masemola said.He added they have also identified and traced the victims and confirmed a criminal case has been opened and is under investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate .

“Thus far, eight members have been issued with suspension notices and temporarily removed from their posts pending the outcome of our investigation.“SAPS does not condone such behaviour. No amount of provocation can justify or validate what we saw on the video clip, pending the outcome of the investigations,” said Masemola

He added they follow a stringent process to identify members who should be protecting their principals, “so for those members to have conducted themselves in such a manner is quite concerning”.

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