Two kidnapping suspects to appear at the Pinetown court
A case of kidnapping was opened at Westville SAPS after a man was reportedly kidnapped from his business premises in Reservoir Hills.
TWO suspects aged 27 and 32 will appear at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, March 8 facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, kidnapping as well as extortion.
Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said it is alleged by the complainant, that she sensed her husband was in trouble when hid did not arrive home on Friday, March 4.
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“The wife called him and an unknown man answered and demanded a ransom of R1m so that the victim will be released. Charges of kidnapping and extortion were opened for investigation at Westville SAPS.
“A Task Team was activated by the Westville station commander to search for the victim and the suspects. Police were later informed that the victim managed to escape and found his way to the Taylors Halt SAPS,” reported Gwala.
Information received led the police to a house KwaDindi in Taylors Halt. The two suspects were arrested after they were found in possession of two firearms and ammunition.
“During the police investigation, it was established that the victim was kidnapped from his business premises in Resevoir Hills and cash was taken by the suspects from the premises. While he was held captive, the suspects withdrew more cash from his credit card,” added Gwala.
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