Five Mfuleni taxi drivers were arrested during a routine traffic roadblock after knocking down a traffic officer working at the scene.
Senior Superintendent Luyanda Damoyi, of the Mfuleni police station, confirmed the arrests, and said the men faced charges of “attempted murder and interfering with police duties”.
The traffic officer was injured slightly and was taken to a nearby doctor.
Police and traffic officials set up a roadblock on the main road to inspect the roadworthiness of vehicles, taxi permits and check for the possession of dangerous weapons.
Drivers retaliated by pushing police officers and throwing stones at passing trucks and buses.
The five accused were to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
[This article by Michelle Pietersen was originally published on page 6 of The Cape Argus on June 19, 2009]
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