Traffic cops imprisoned for corruption

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Two KwaZulu-Natal traffic officers have been sentenced for corruption.

Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo, spokesman for the Hawks in the province, on Wednesday said the Sandile Mthabela, 35 and Thokozani Dladla, 33), were sentenced to six years imprisonment by the Eshowe Magistrates Court.

They worked at the The two officials were attached to Mthonjaneni Municipality Traffic and Security Department in Melmoth, northern KZN. On June 25, 2015, the pair stopped a truck along Melmoth Road and claimed that it had defective brakes.

"The truck was then impounded and a bribe of R2500 was demanded from the driver. The driver informed his employer who in turn contacted the Hawks and led to a sting operation the following day," said Mhlongo.
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More at: https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/news/traffic-cops-imprisoned-for-corruption-13283566
 
Never knew one could "inform" the hawks of something like this and get such quick action. Wonder what the contact details are.
 
6 years for R2500, yoh!

Seems a murder conviction is more lenient ...
 
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