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A Cape Town metro police officer has been arrested in connection with a business robbery. | nickymccain

PHOTO: Fani Mahuntsi, Gallo ImagesCity of Cape Town's Safety and Security Investigation Unit handed thePolice are still searching for four other people in connection with the robbery.The robbery occurred in Athlone Industria on Friday when four men and a woman, some of whom were armed, entered the premises, said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi.

"They threatened the staff and fled the scene with the security guard and an undisclosed amount of cash and valuables. The suspects dropped the victim off near Johnson Road," said Swartbooi.Three Ekurhuleni cops arrested after allegedly demanding money for man's release Swartbooi said one person was arrested and charged with business robbery. He is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate's Court soon.

In a social media post, City of Cape Town Safety and Security Mayco Member JP Smith said the arrested man was one of two officers who were allegedly involved in the business robbery.As soon as the City became aware of the allegations, contact was made with the SAPS detective, and our own SSIU traced and arrested one of the officers and handed him over to SAPS for further investigation. The City has also been actively involved in and supporting the investigation, which is ongoing.

 

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