Joburg cops in court for alleged theft
They've been arrested for allegedly stealing approximately R90,0000 from a shop in Johannesburg
The officers allegedly stormed the shop and arrested employees for contravening the Currency Act.
But the charges were later withdrawn.
The shop owner noticed the cash was missing and reported the matter to the Hawks.
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