Western Cape cops bust for 'keeping' abalone seized from suspects

Six Western Cape police officers will be hauled before court for allegedly keeping boxes of abalone seized from suspects.  

The two sergeants and four constables, aged between 31 and 42, were arrested on Tuesday morning.

Provincial police spokesperson Col André Traut said the “arrest of a seventh suspect is imminent”.

“Following a lengthy and thorough investigation by members attached to the provincial anti-corruption unit spanning six months, the team arrived at the Maitland flying squad early this morning and executed a warrant of arrest,” said Traut.

He said the officers are set to appear in court on Thursday on corruption charges.