Two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, including a former head of Crime Intelligence, have reportedly been raided as part of an investigation into allegations that sensitive police files were removed from a murder scene.
The files allegedly include documents linked to an investigation into the controversial Phala Phala matter.
The raids form part of an ongoing probe into claims that the officers may have unlawfully removed or handled sensitive information connected to the murder investigation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the full extent of the evidence gathered during the raids, while the investigation remains ongoing.
The allegations are likely to draw further scrutiny given the sensitive nature of the Phala Phala investigation and the seniority of one of the officers involved.
