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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27519, member: 2262"]
Eleven cops showed up at Vereeniging court recently. They face serious trouble for stealing booze and money from a store during COVID-19 times. Two of these officers held high-ranking positions. The group stands accused of taking stuff that didn't belong to them, plus forcing people to give them cash.

The story goes that these police folks claimed a shop broke pandemic rules by selling alcohol. Then, they grabbed drinks worth R600,000 plus R700,000 cash from the register. They even took the security camera hard drive. The shop owner and his dad couldn't move as officers tied them up somewhere inside the building.

These cops messed up big time, though. A backup camera system caught everything on tape. The footage shows them carrying boxes of liquor straight out the front door. After checking all the evidence, prosecutors decided they had enough proof to charge everyone involved.

This case raises important questions about honest policing across the country. When those meant to protect citizens break laws themselves, public trust takes a major hit. The National Prosecuting Authority believes these actions deserve punishment through the court system.
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