Lerato Mbhiza
THE South African Police Services have made a breakthrough in dismantling a syndicate said to be behind at least five kidnappings involving Portuguese businessmen who were targeted for ransom.
Police said nine suspects have been arrested so far.
The latest victim of the syndicate was kidnapped outside his business premises in Bramley on Monday evening by the SAPS National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team.
The police unit pounced on a house in Kempton Park on Tuesday afternoon where they found the 53-year-old businessman unharmed.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the victim has since been rescued and reunited with his family.
Four men and a woman were arrested in the Kempton Park saga.
“The 53-year-old businessman was found safe and unharmed by the SAPS National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team at a house in Kempton Park on Tuesday afternoon.
“The Anti-Kidnapping Task Team pounced on the address where the businessman had been kept
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