A briefing is being held by the police service from Cape Town on Wednesday to detail an intervention plan to combat extortion.
Police have stepped up interventions as individuals, communities, businesspeople and government service providers are falling prey to crimes associated with extortion.
Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile said he established an extortion task team to monitor and investigate extortion-related crime.
“It comprises experienced and trained detectives supported by intelligence operatives to deal with the investigation of such cases. The team is making inroads,” he said.
Those affected by or with information about extortion crimes were encouraged to report the incidents to police. The toll-free extortion contact number is 0800-314-444.
TimesLIVE
WATCH | Police briefing on plans to combat extortion
Courtesy of SABC News
A briefing is being held by the police service from Cape Town on Wednesday to detail an intervention plan to combat extortion.
Police have stepped up interventions as individuals, communities, businesspeople and government service providers are falling prey to crimes associated with extortion.
Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile said he established an extortion task team to monitor and investigate extortion-related crime.
“It comprises experienced and trained detectives supported by intelligence operatives to deal with the investigation of such cases. The team is making inroads,” he said.
Those affected by or with information about extortion crimes were encouraged to report the incidents to police. The toll-free extortion contact number is 0800-314-444.
TimesLIVE
READ MORE:
Western Cape police commissioner urges public to report extortion cases
Construction mafia extortion accused to hear bail judgment on Friday
Cape Town cop fired after arrest for 'kidnapping and extorting Thai nationals'
EFF KZN suspends member for alleged extortion using party’s name
Emfuleni municipality official bust for alleged extortion
Don't allow criminals to capture our construction industry: Sihle Zikalala
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Most read
Latest Videos