Three police officers arrested in Gauteng after robbing a man his phone at a Welkom petrol station

Blurred. These three police officers were arrested in
Gauteng after they allegedly robbed a member of the
public of their cellphone in Welkom.
Pictures: SAPS/Supplied

Three police officers have been arrested for allegedly a robbing a man his cellphone after he entered an Engen garage at Jan Cillierspark in Welkom, Free State. 

In pictures that are seen circulating on social media platforms, two men and a woman are seen wearing SAPS bullet proof vests and an SAPS mask entering a filling station.

A white police number plated VW Polo sedan which was allegedly used by the members was also captured flashing blue lights. 

National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said preliminary investigation revealed that on July 1, two Constable’s and a Sergeant pulled over the vehicle and ordered the 44-year-old mineworker to step out of the car.

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By Sinenhlanhla Masilela.