By Zuko Komisa

- A 44-year-old South African Police Service (SAPS) sergeant has been arrested by his own colleagues for his alleged involvement in a Bethal diesel truck hijacking.
- The Secunda Flying Squad officer was implicated after four suspects arrested in July 2026 linked him to the planning of the May crime.
- Mpumalanga Police Commissioner welcomed the arrest, confirming the suspect remains in custody ahead of his appearance at the Bethal Magistrate’s Court.
A 44-year-old police sergeant attached to the Secunda Flying Squad has been arrested by members of the SAPS Organised Crime Investigation Unit for his alleged involvement in a diesel truck hijacking in Bethal, Mpumalanga.
The arrest follows an extensive investigation into the incident, which occurred on 2 May 2026. After the case was escalated to the Mpumalanga Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit, detectives arrested four suspects in July 2026.
Further inquiries subsequently revealed that a serving police officer was allegedly involved in plotting the offense, leading to a warrant of arrest being issued and executed on Friday, 4 September 2026.
“The arrest shows that SAPS acts without fear or favour; criminality within our ranks will not be tolerated and officers involved in corrupt activities will face decisive action,” stated Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise.
The sergeant remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Bethal Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 7 September 2026.
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