Modimolle cops nabbed for looting washing powder
Two police officers and a general cleaner at Modimolle Police Station have been arrested for theft and defeating the ends of justice.
The three are accused of looting washing powder after the driver of a delivery truck transporting several pallets of the detergent reportedly lost control and veered off the R101 road outside Modimolle, causing some of its cargo to spill onto the roadside on Monday morning.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said, while the driver attempted to secure the scene, several vehicles stopped, and individuals began looting the washing powder.
“Shortly after, a marked SAPS vehicle arrived with the two police officers. Reports suggest the complainant pleaded with them to assist in stopping the looting, but instead, the officers allegedly joined in, loading a significant amount of washing powder into the SAPS vehicle before driving off, leaving the driver behind as looting continued,” Ledwaba said.
He said the truck driver opened a case after gathering key information about the incident and the identities of those involved.
The police recovered some of the stolen items at one of the officers’ houses.
“The investigation further linked a third SAPS employee - a general cleaner - to the crime,” said Ledwaba.
The three suspects will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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