Cop held for cartheft

Cop held for car theft

Jul 25 2008 10:19:53:773PM

A Johannesburg metro police officer has been arrested for being part
of a vehicle theft syndicate that allegedly smuggled cars into foreign
countries.

Johannesburg - A Johannesburg metro police officer has been arrested
for allegedly being part of a vehicle theft syndicate, a spokesperson
said on Friday.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the 39-year-old man was
arrested late Thursday afternoon at the metro police's Johannesburg
headquarters.

"The syndicate allegedly acquired cars under fraudulent circumstances
and would take them... to neighbouring countries," said Minnaar.

The officer would face criminal charges and could be dismissed if
found guilty. He was expected to appear in the Johannesburg
Magistrate's Court soon.

"Corrupt officers should never be in the metro department," said Minnaar.

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