Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said they were arrested on Friday after years of investigation.
“These arrests are a culmination of intense investigations following receipt of several complaints from the public about police officials who were deployed along the border line being involved in corrupt activities by assisting the syndicates involved in illicit cigarette smuggling,” he said. The six allegedly created a safe passage for the smugglers to enter the country illegally with illicit cigarettes in exchange for gratifications and bribes. “These activities reportedly occurred for a prolonged period by the members who enriched themselves at the expense of the state resources,” said Mojapelo.
He said this sparked a lengthy investigation by the provincial anti-corruption unit resulting in a joint operation conducted by the members of the provincial detectives, organised crime and crime intelligence units together with the tactical response team unit and the apprehension of two warrant officers, three sergeants and a constable.
“The takedown operation was led by the deputy provincial commissioner responsible for crime detection, Maj-Gen Samuel Manala, assisted by the provincial head of organised crime Brig Sakie Brancon and Lt-Col Norman Malungane as well as other members of the provincial anti-corruption unit,” said Mojapelo.Support independent journalism by subscribing to the
It's obvious that they smuggle with the help of officials. No wonder they are so arrogant and have no respect of our laws.
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