Police launch probe after allegations officers release foreign nationals for bribe

The alleged bribes are reportedly between R500 and R5 000. “This is nothing less than extortion. It means police officers are allegedly running an illegal cash-for-freedom racket from inside police stations.

This must stop!” crime activist Yusuf Abramjee posted. WATCH: Zimbabwean foreigners go around following SAPS vehicles that transport illegal foreigners who have been arrested, the couple can be seen opening a police vehicle reg: BVM 229 B and setting free an illegal foreigner.The Zimbabwean who is committing this crime drives…pic.twitter.com/iPC5srcIya Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the management of Saps in Gauteng views these allegations seriously and said corruption, extortion or misconduct by members will not be tolerated. “All Saps members are expected to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Saps Code of Conduct and all applicable legislative and policy frameworks,” she said.

Nevhuhulwi said that from time to time, the police conduct operations like Operation Shanela, where a large number of illegal immigrants will be arrested. These operations are conducted in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, which is responsible for verifying immigration status.