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The voice notes of people driving Golf 7 “posing as police officers and” terrorizing members of the community “are, in fact, from real police officers doing their jobs.
Police spokesman Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said that police management in Limpopo took note of false voice notes that had gone viral on social media.
“We are aware of the existence of these vehicles in the province and the occupants are actually agents of the law, not criminals.
“Police deployments have been intensified throughout the province to deal with criminal activities that often increase during [the festive season]. Police use both marked and unmarked vehicles when fighting crime, “Mojapelo said.
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“Therefore, we urge motorists and community members … not to be alarmed by these voice clips on social media, as these are law enforcement officers doing their job and not criminals being They pose as police officers. “
He said it was possible that “certain individuals” could pose as police officers in order to try to commit a crime.
“We therefore urge community members to report these criminals to the nearest police station. Anyone who suspects people who pretend to be law enforcement officers and commit crimes should call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 “.
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