Four Cape cops arrested for business robbery

[schumi]

Cape Town - Police have arrested four officers attached to the Cape Town International Airport border police unit for their alleged involvement in a business robbery.

The four: a warrant officer, two sergeants and a constable were arrested on Sunday, by Milnerton police.
The officers were traced back to a business robbery on Saturday, at a warehouse in Montagu Gardens, Milnerton. Further investigation into the matter indicated that the officers allegedly used a state vehicle during the alleged robbery.

Acting national police commissioner Sindile Mfazi called for immediate departmental disciplinary processes in relation to the arrest and subsequent court appearance.

“The arrest of our own is disappointing to say the least, however, the arresting of our own members is indicative that criminality by members of the police is neither condoned nor tolerated. We also applaud the members who effected the arrests for their bravery and standing up against crime and corruption by members within our ranks,” Mfazi said.

More at: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/new...robbery--a55df825-53c6-442a-a164-2dc86b466967

 

[ForceFate]

"disciplinary processes"
*Rolleyes*

...and why does a big knob have to "call for" these "disciplinary processes" anyhow? If he doesn't, will they be given another chance?

It's a generic response to the media.

 

[FNfal]

To arrest a police officer is not a simple matter ,the duty officer of the day has to do the arresting .
One police officer cannot arrest another police officer it must be done by the duty officer .
This can be extremely dangerous especially if the police officer is drunk and armed

 

[TheChamp]

To arrest a police officer is not a simple matter ,the duty officer of the day has to do the arresting .
One police officer cannot arrest another police officer it must be done by the duty officer .
This can be extremely dangerous especially if the police officer is drunk and armed

Surely there are exceptions where all that can be overridden?