Police officers charged with taking money from pickpockets over six-year period

Two Prague police officers are facing charges of abuse of authority for allegedly regularly receiving money from Romanian pickpockets operating in the city centre, Pravo reported. The daily said the two were given up to 1,500 CZK (70 USD) a week by a pick pocketing gang over a six-year period. Both officers have been dismissed from the force ahead of their court hearings.