Three woman traffic officers who allegedly demanded a bribe from a truck driver in the Free State were arrested by the Hawks on Saturday.
It is alleged the officers, aged 43, 44, and 45, stopped a truck between Hennenman and Kroonstad for a roadside inspection.
“They discovered an apparent Road Traffic Act transgression but made demands for a R2,000 gratification instead of issuing a fine,” Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Zweli Mohobeleli said.
The employer alerted the police after the driver informed his company.
The three were arrested after a sting operation.
They were expected to appear in court soon on a charge of corruption.
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