Eastern Cape traffic cop arrested for 'business robbery'

A Matatiele traffic officer has been suspended after he was arrested in connection a robbery.

Matatiele mayor Momelezi Mbedla said the 30-year-old officer was allegedly involved in a business robbery but‚ upon his capture‚ was allegedly found in possession of an unlawful firearm and stolen property.

“We view the above allegations as very serious. It is a very disturbing and serious incident that contravenes the objectives of local government‚ which are to promote a stable and healthy environment‚” said Mbedla.

The official was arrested with two men aged 22 and 38‚ and accused of being involved in a business robbery in Mkhamane village in Matatiele last month.

Mbedla said the official was employed by the municipality in March last year. The official’s criminal record was clean at the time of engagement and the officer was off duty when he allegedly committed the crime.

- Daily Dispatch

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