Randolph A serious warning emanating from the SAPS
I have sent a warning of this nature before, but this one has a new twist. Please print this out and give it to your household, your staff and any guards you may have to read.
People acting as members of the SAPS are going around houses, knocking on the doors claiming there was a break-in at the neighboring house and they need to check your property. The minute they are allowed entry, they assault the person, rob them and there have been reports of rape as well
Please tell your household:
NO POLICEMAN MAY ENTER YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT A WARRANT. All Police Officers carry SAPS I.D. cards and must produce these on request, but how many of us will know what we are looking at. The best thing anyone should do before the gate or door is opened, is to phone your security company to come and verify the people standing at your gate. The panic button could also be set off. They could also phone the Metro Police 10111.
DO TELL THE STAFF NOT TO BE IMTIDATED BY THE UNIFORMS. IF THEY ARE REALLY THE POLICE THEY WILL UNDERSTAND.
Does the warrant thingetjie count for narcotics officers as well? In March, they did not have a warrant when they arrested us.
Randolph? Narcotics? I won't believe it! I just WON'T!
Not me, silly. And yes, they need a warrant if you are arrested on private property.