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The police officer I met "robbed the driver and used the money to pay the prostitutes."

Metropolitan Police Department officers allegedly stole from motorists and used the money to pay for sex "several times a week."

After surrendering the victims, he reportedly "pressured" them into surrendering their cash and belongings. According to

 Sun, when traffic police officers approached the driver, he used an unmarked patrol car and a warrant card.

He then allegedly confiscated his gold and possessions.

A source told the newspaper that officers would visit the brothel "several times a week while on duty" with stolen cash.

He was arrested by anti-corruption police last Wednesday and released after an investigation.

An officer believed to be a longtime member of the Met was held on suspicion of "corruption, misconduct in public office, and related crimes."

He was also reportedly suspended pending an investigation.

A spokesperson for the Independent Police Action Service (IOPC) told his Metro.co.uk: Corruption, misconduct in public office, and related crimes.

"A police constable officer has been arrested by officers from the MPS' Office of Professional Standards as part of an ongoing investigation."

The Met Police also reached out for comment. I got a call.

Earlier this year, the London-based unit was placed under "special measures".It follows a string of scandals, from the investigation of Stephen Porte to the murder of Sarah Everard at the hands of police officer Wayne Cousins. reportedly exiled in February after losing the trust of

Met's special treatment was also followed by a scandal over Child's Qnude search in Hackney, London.

Following news of the special measures, the unit pledged at the time to be a service "that the citizens of London would be proud of". said to

``We understand the impact this has had on the community and we share their disappointment. We are discussing next steps with our inspectors.'

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