By: Natasha Archary

Three members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been arrested for a robbery at a petrol station in Welkom, Free State.
In pictures that have been circulating on social media, two male SAPS officers and 1 female who was wearing a mask were arrested for robbing a patron at an Engen garage on 01 July.
A white VW Polo which was allegedly used by the SAPS members was also caught on CCTV footage.
National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola welcomed the arrested of the SAPS members.
General Masemola has also ensured that internal departmental disciplinary proceedings be expedited.
“We condemn this behaviour and don’t condone acts of criminality and corruption within our ranks. We will continue to deal decisively with those who do not abide by the SAPS code of conduct without fear or favour.”
The 3 SAPS members were arrested after resources were mobilised to trace them. Detectives traced the trion of supects to Gauteng where they were arrested by the Welkom Serious and Violent crime unit and the Gauteng Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Investigations unit (FCS) on Saturday, 13 July 2024.
A Preliminary investigation has revealed that on the said date, the trio, two Constable’s and a Sergeant pulled over a vehicle and ordered the man to step out. The man refused and drove to the nearest filling station where the members followed him.
It was during that period when the police officers allegedly grabbed the victims cellphone and sped off.
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola welcomes the arrest of three police officers , two Constable’s and a Sergeant.The trio allegedly robbed a man of his cellphone in Welkom.This happened near a filling station on 01 July 2024. They were arrested in GP today pic.twitter.com/arQTdaTlHT
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) July 13, 2024
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