Free State cop bust after falling for 'fake robbery' trap set by Hawks
10 October 2019
A Free State police constable has been arrested for conspiracy to commit a robbery.
The 34-year-old officer is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates' Court on charges of corruption, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and theft, according to Warrant Officer Lynda Steyn.
"On Tuesday afternoon, she met with the agents who were to rob the protection and security services and said she needed money," Steyn told News24 on Thursday.
Police Crime Intelligence and the Hawks conducted an entrapment exercise in order expose the officer.