Updated: Police officer arrested for overcharging at roadblock

A POLICE officer was yesterday arrested in Harare’s Kuwadzana Extension suburb after he allegedly inflated a fine for a motorist at a suspected bogus roadblock.

SILENCE CHARUMBIRA

The officer, only identified as Sergeant Kwashirai, reportedly stationed at the Police Protection Unit, was allegedly challenged by a motorist, who demanded that they go to the nearest police station for verification of the amount he had been charged, prompting him and another officer to flee.

Sources said the police officers were involved in an accident while fleeing and one of them was then apprehended by members of the public and taken to Kuwadzana Police Station.

Police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said: “Yes, there is an officer who has been arrested, but I have not yet received the details.”

Sources said Kwashirai was found with a fake retention book and $800 in cash.

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