Two senior police officers and a civilian have been arrested in Johannesburg following an investigation into alleged illegal dealing in precious metals.
The arrests were carried out by the Political Killings Task Team together with the Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit.
Among the suspects are a senior Gauteng Hawks officer and a member of Crime Intelligence.The suspects are currently being held at Kempton Park Police Station and are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the accused face charges including unlawful dealing in precious metals, corruption, defeating the ends of justice, and contravening legislation regulating precious metals in South Africa.
Sub-Editor : Mathole Rachel
