A multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement agencies arrested four suspects on Wednesday, 26 March in connection with the kidnapping of a 20-year-old student from Lenasia.
The arrest was the result of a collaborative effort between the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAPS Crime Intelligence, SAPS Highway Patrol, Johannesburg Flying Squad and other law enforcement agencies.
After a case of kidnapping was reported on 18 March, that a student was kidnapped and a white Volkswagen Amarok was identified as the vehicle used in the crime. Further investigation revealed that the same vehicle was linked to an attempted kidnapping on 1 March. Through meticulous investigation and intelligence gathering, the team identified the suspects and located the vehicle in a residential parking area in Sandton.
Surveillance footage confirmed the suspect’s involvement, leading to the arrest of other suspects in Elandsfontein and Lenasia. The recovered VW Amarok was linked to a hijacking reported in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal in January. The victim has been reunited with his family and is receiving medical attention.The suspects are expected to appear before the Magistrate’s Court soon.
