Upon inspecting the vehicle officers noticed that the driver was wearing SAPS uniform and requested to search the vehicle. Officers found a SAPS badge, name tag, bullet proof vest and a face mask inside the vehicle. The driver handed over his SAPS pocket book and told the officers that he is an SAPS employee and holds a rank of a Captain. Officers decided to inquire with SAPS Reaction channel using the drivers persal number.
SAPS control room dispatcher informed officers that the persal number belongs to a Captain that has resigned as a Police Official in 2015. The suspect was arrested and detained at Johannesburg Central SAPS for Impersonating a Police Officer. He will likely appear in the Johannesburg magistrate court on Monday.
