EMPD constables in court for robbery, extortion

Six EMPD constables from the drug unit faced charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, extortion, and obstructing justice in court after allegedly confiscating money from a Congolese national and searching his home without a warrant. The officers reportedly forced the victim to take them to his house, where they took R120 000 in cash before releasing him without charges. Following a preliminary investigation by Boksburg North SAPS, the matter was referred to IPID, leading to the six constables being charged and arrested.

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