Covid-19: Police probe pictures of officers posing with alcohol
Police are investigating the authenticity of the photograph and when and where the picture was taken.
The South African Police Service is investigating the authenticity of a picture circulating on social media of two female officers in uniform posing with alcohol.
A statement released by the police service said, “The SAPS has noted with concern a photograph of two females in uniform each holding what appears to be a bottle of beer and posing next to packs of liquor.”
Police are investigating the authenticity and origin of the picture to determine the identity of the persons in the photograph, as well as when and where the picture was taken.
Lockdown regulations prohibit the sale of alcohol.
The statement said, “Such behaviour by any South African Police Service members is unacceptable and it is condemned in the strongest terms by police management. As soon as the investigation is concluded and the picture authenticated, the members will be subjected to internal disciplinary procedures.”
The police have appealed to members of the public who have information about the picture to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 086 00 10111.
Tip-offs may also be made via the SAPS MySAPS App. All information received will be treated with confidentiality.
Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news
Dear reader,
As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.
Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).
