DStv Channel 403 Friday, 15 November 2024

90 suspected trafficking victims rescued in Joburg

 

JOHANNESBURG - Ninety undocumented Ethiopian nationals have been rescued in Sunningdale Ridge, Johannesburg. 

Police say they were found locked up and confined in packed rooms. The police were put on the trail while searching for a victim of kidnapping. 

The man has since been rescued after being taken on Tuesday in Benoni. 

READ: Kriel kidnapping case postponed to 14 August 

All the 90 Ethiopian nationals have been taken to hospital for medical attention. 

Two alleged human traffickers have been arrested and will most likely face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking. 

 

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