Rightful search?

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Good day Gents.
A family member was recently subject to a SAPS search of his home while he was away. His 12 Year old son was home alone. The cops gained entry to the property and ordered the boy to leave the house and when he refused they used force to shove him outside and commenced the search. The parents then arrived at home and a arguement broke out. The wife started to record the actions of the cops and one officer then slapped the phone from her hands. They could produce no search warrant or justification of the search. What actions can be taken? Understandably the young boy is traumatised by what happened.

[Wanderin' Zero]

Consult a lawyer. The advice you get here will be worth exactly what you pay for it.

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Consult a lawyer. The advice you get here will be worth exactly what you pay for it.

I understand, just want a opinion from some of the SMEs here to see if it is worth it to pursue

[Wanderin' Zero]

By the sound of it, it is worth at least a first consultation with a decent lawyer. There's probably a right of action.

[Knoffel]

By the sound of it, it is worth at least a first consultation with a decent lawyer. There's probably a right of action.

This. It doesn't sound kosure, and a lawyer will be worth the money you pay for it all the way.

[Lian]

Good day Gents.
A family member was recently subject to a SAPS search of his home while he was away. His 12 Year old son was home alone. The cops gained entry to the property and ordered the boy to leave the house and when he refused they used force to shove him outside and commenced the search. The parents then arrived at home and a arguement broke out. The wife started to record the actions of the cops and one officer then slapped the phone from her hands. They could produce no search warrant or justification of the search. What actions can be taken? Understandably the young boy is traumatised by what happened.

no warrant = lay assault and trespassing charges against them

[Kev123]

Did they even say what they were searching for?

Fake cops? Corrupt cops?

[curious george]

Follow WZ's advice, ie a legal eagle is telling you that your bud must lawyer up asap.

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Did they even say what they were searching for?

Fake cops? Corrupt cops?

Apparently they where searching for lobster that was caught outside of what his permit allows. None was found.

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Thanks for the input guys, will pass on the advise.