-Chinese nationals claim $700,000 stolen

Five IMPACT police ranks are reportedly under close arrest for allegedly stealing over half a million dollars during an unauthorised raid on a gambling den in the city.

Sources said that the raid occurred a few days ago and that the gamblers were all Chinese nationals.

According to reports, the ranks, using a patrol vehicle, raided the premises although no police official had ordered them to.

It is alleged that the policemen ‘confiscated' $700,000, but failed to lodge the money.

However, the Chinese nationals filed a complaint with police officials.

According to a source, they even provided officials with the license number of the patrol vehicle that the ranks used during the raid.

The alleged culprits were subsequently placed under close arrest.

Thursday 08-04-2005