Two policemen from Gauteng have been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police spokesperson, Brig Mathapelo Peters on Monday said a 27-year-old constable was arrested in Sedibeng on Saturday evening after he drove carelessly into an accident scene and injured an onlooker.
On Thursday evening, a 37-year-old sergeant was also arrested in Norwood after his vehicle collided with a metro police vehicle.
The two officers were arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless and negligent driving.
“Over and above the criminal charges, the members will also face internal disciplinary processes,” Peters said.
She added that apart from the two policemen, over 740 other suspects were arrested over the weekend after several operations by the police.
They were arrested for various crimes ranging from driving under the influence of alcohol, murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of unlicensed firearms, intimidation and possession of drugs.
282 suspects were arrested in Ekurhuleni, 215 in the West Rand, 173 in Johannesburg, 100 in Tshwane and 70 in Sedibeng.
The arrested suspects have been charged to court and will appear in magistrate’s court across Gauteng from Monday.
