Cape Town – A 40-year-old Zambian national was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, suspected of being a key figure in a kidnapping-for-ransom syndicate targeting South African businessmen.
“The suspect is linked to a kidnapping for ransom syndicate targeting businessmen and linked to the R300 million crystal meth drugs that were seized in Fourways three weeks ago,” police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said.
A 40-yr-old Zambian national was intercepted & arrested at the OR TAMBO International Airport as he landed. The suspect is linked to a kidnapping for ransom syndicate targeting businessmen & linked to the R300 million crystal meth drugs that were seized in Fourways 3 weeks ago pic.twitter.com/2NiUlgLd7B
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) August 18, 2024
The suspect, who is believed to be involved in the drug seizure, was apprehended by a multidisciplinary team and will face charges alongside eight other suspects.
Earlier this month, police rescued a businessman who had been kidnapped in July at a mosque in Helderkruin, Roodepoort.
Eight suspects, including three Tanzanian nationals, were arrested at the time in Johannesburg.
The businessman was rescued from a residence in Lenasia Mathe said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
