Unlicensed bouncers posing as security officers arrested

February 06, 2012

A crackdown on bouncers in South Africa led to 13 arrests over the weekend.

The bouncers were arrested for “violating the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, by not being licensed as legitimate providers of security services.”

A police spokesperson said, “We are concerned about individuals posing as security officers and being deployed at city night spots to supposedly protect patrons."

One of the main companies targeted, Specialised Protection Services, is responsible for security at 183 entertainment venues, IOL News reports. Read more