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Bishop Lavis kidnapping and extortion, victim rescued, 4 arrested

South African Police Service

Bishop Lavis kidnapping and extortion, victim rescued, 4 arrested
Bishop Lavis kidnapping and extortion, victim rescued, 4 arrested

The dedication and determination by SAPS detectives led to the arrest of four suspects between the ages of 20 and 33 on charges of kidnapping and extortion on the morning of 7 January 2022, at about 10:30.

The arrests came after a 26-year-old male was kidnapped on Wednesday 5 January 2022 and a ransom demanded for his release.

An integrated police operation was conducted between Bishop Lavis SAPS Detectives, Provincial Crime Intelligence, Provincial Organized Crime and the National Task Force which led to the safe and unharmed return of the victim.

The victim was reunited with his family.

The suspects will make their court appearance in Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s court on Monday 10 January 2022.

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