4 Police officers and 7 juveniles charged for serious crimes in August

4 Police officers and 7 juveniles charged for serious crimes in August

By Naveel Krishant
08/09/2019

4 Police officers and 7 juveniles were charged for serious crimes last month.

According to the statistics by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there were 41 people charged with a total of 50 counts of separate incidents in August

One police officer was charged with obtaining financial advantage by deception whereby he obtained $20 and fuel for his vehicle through deception while another officer was charged for receiving a bribe of $50 and $100 from two individuals in order to secure them a place in the Police Force.

Two other police officers were charged with dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of alcohol.

The juveniles were charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and theft.  

A 36‑year‑old man was charged for allegedly cultivating and possessing 2447 plants of  marijuana.

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