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FOURIESBURG<\/strong> – A Free State detective has been arrested for the second time this month. The 58-year-old officer, attached to the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit in Fouriesburg, was detained on Friday 28 November by the Bethlehem-based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting on intelligence, investigators obtained a search warrant and conducted a thorough search of the suspect’s residence. The operation uncovered South African Police Service exhibit bags containing mobile phones, used buccal samples, unfinalised case dockets, police registers, and ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The suspect was immediately arrested and all exhibits were seized for further investigation,” stated Warrant Officer Fikiswa Matoti, police spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the second time the officer has been detained within the same month. In an earlier November incident, a search of his residence revealed an unlicensed firearm. He was arrested, appeared in court, and was subsequently released on bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The detective is expected to appear before the Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court imminently on charges of illegal possession of ammunition and suspected possession of stolen property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major General Mokgadi Bokaba, provincial head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation<\/a> (Hawks), emphasised the unit’s unwavering stance against police corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Hawks remains committed to rooting out criminality within law enforcement and ensuring that those who betray the badge are held accountable,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case highlights ongoing efforts by the Hawks to address corruption within police ranks and maintain public trust in law enforcement institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>City calls for expanded policing powers after alarming crime stats<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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