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Two police officers from Dobsonville SAPS in Soweto will appear in court on Monday on charges of kidnapping, extortion, and the possession of stolen goods.
The two Sergeants were arrested on Friday by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, while two Constables “are on the run”.
Spokesperson, Lizzy Suping, said four SAPS members from Dobsonville went to Springs earlier this month to search the property of a suspect where they seized gold, measuring scales, and R35 000 in cash.
She said it alleged that while in the police van, the four officers allegedly demanded more money from the suspect, which he did not have at the time.
Suping said they told him to friends who were told that the suspect would remain in custody until they paid the amount demanded.
She said the friend reported the incident to IPID investigators who worked jointly with SAPS and JMPD to track the officers and the state vehicle.
“The vehicle was found in Roodepoort with only 2 members. They were found in possession of Gold, two Measuring scales, 25L acidic mercury, and an undisclosed amount of money.
Suping said the search is continuing for the other two police officers.
