Eleven traffic officers were arrested in a sting operation in Limpopo on Friday for allegedly accepting bribes instead of issuing fines for traffic violations and other transgressions on the N1 between Polokwane and Musina.
The arrests were carried out by the national traffic anti-corruption unit (NTACU).
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesperson Simon Zwane said the unit, in collaboration with detectives from Limpopo, arrested the traffic officers for alleged bribery and corruption.
This follows the successful operation which has been in the works for several months, using undercover tactics to expose and dismantle corrupt practices within the ranks of local law enforcement.
“The arrests were made after an extensive investigation that highlighted a pattern of illicit behaviour among the officers, who were allegedly involved in accepting bribes in exchange for overlooking traffic violations and other illegal activities,” he said.
He said the operation was meticulously planned, allowing investigators to gather substantial evidence.
Phathu Luvhengo
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