Kidnapped man rescued, five suspects arrested, Johannesburg

South African Police Service

Kidnapped man rescued, five suspects arrested, Johannesburg
Kidnapped man rescued, five suspects arrested, Johannesburg

The Gauteng police management has welcomed the arrest of five suspects involved in an alleged kidnapping of a 36 year old man. The victim was kidnapped on 17 January 2019 when suspects demanded a ransom from the wife for his release.

An intelligence driven operation by detectives from Johannesburg North Cluster and Tshwane Central Trio Task Team led the police to Midrand where suspects aged between 30 and 52 were arrested.

During the arrests police recovered two unlicensed firearms, and the man who was kidnapped was saved. Police are continuing with the investigation to establish if there were other people involved in this case.

Community who may have information of any crime is urged to contact crime stop on 0860010111 or 10111. The five arrested suspects will appear in Tshwane Magistrates Court soon.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service