Suspects demanding bribes from motorists arrested

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Taximen accused of pulling dirty tricks on motorists were arrested by traffic officers at the weekend.

To slam the lid on the bust, the officers monitored them to observe their modus operandi.

Gauteng traffic police said its public transport intervention unit arrested four suspects on Saturday after receiving a complaint from members of the public in Olievenhoutbosch, Centurion.

The suspects, in a vehicle affiliated to a taxi organisation, were stopping motorists and demanding cash from them on the R55 road.

“Officers strategically positioned themselves to monitor the reported vehicle.

“A vehicle owner was stopped by the suspects, who demanded a payment of R6,000 from him. The vehicle owner was escorted to a nearby bank where he was forced to withdraw R2,000 cash.

“The Gauteng traffic police officers immediately pounced on the suspects and detained them at Olievenhoutbosch police station. The traffic police recovered an illegal firearm and the money solicited from motorists.”
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More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...cts-demanding-bribes-from-motorists-arrested/
 
Why were they demanding money from motorists?

Glad they were caught.
 
ForceFate said:
Why were they demanding money from motorists?

Glad they were caught.
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It's not being properly reported, it's the taxi mafia who demands money from those who are transporting workers, they sometimes target lift clubs as well.

www.iol.co.za

Taxis target Diepsloot lift clubs

People in the taxi industry are waging a war against private motorists they accuse of stealing their customers.
www.iol.co.za www.iol.co.za
 
thechamp said:
It's not being properly reported, it's the taxi mafia who demands money from those who are transporting workers, they sometimes target lift clubs as well.
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It makes sense. They wouldn't get a cent from me if I find myself at their mercy. They can go eff themselves
 
WAs the money returned to the motorists or did it go to a legally mandated criminal?
 
thechamp said:
It's not being properly reported, it's the taxi mafia who demands money from those who are transporting workers, they sometimes target lift clubs as well.

www.iol.co.za

Taxis target Diepsloot lift clubs

People in the taxi industry are waging a war against private motorists they accuse of stealing their customers.
www.iol.co.za www.iol.co.za
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Yeah I was thinking this was targeting a specific type of "traveler" rather than your general motorist... I wouldn't stop for a taxi association branded vehicle on a normal road.
 
lucifir said:
why does the media downplay these blatant acts of violence and criminality?
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I would also like to know, this common crooks should be called what they are, common crooks.
 
ToxicBunny said:
Yeah I was thinking this was targeting a specific type of "traveler" rather than your general motorist... I wouldn't stop for a taxi association branded vehicle on a normal road.
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I've seen them attempt to run a car off the road.
 
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