FREE STATE – Two traffic officers are behind bars after soliciting a bribe from a motorist.

On the 22 April 2022 at about 11:00, two Provincial Traffic Officers demanded R1500 from a complainant to release his vehicle after seizing it outside Bultfontein towards Bloemfontein. The complainant reported the incident and members from the Welkom K9 Unit, assisted by Bloemfontein K9 Unit managed to track down the traffic officers. They were searched and cash to the amount of R1500-00 was found in their possession. A male (32) and female (45) Provincial Traffic Officers were arrested.

The two traffic officers are facing corruption charges and they will appear on the 25 April 2022 in the Bultfontein Magistrate Court.

Source: South African Police Service