5 arrested for alleged Midrand kidnapping

JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested 5 people, including a Zimbabwean man, his wife and girlfriend, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman early January.

The suspects were arrested during a multi-disciplinary operation in houses located between Pretoria and Johannesburg.

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Two cars, used during the kidnapping, and several phones and sim cards were seized.

To date, more than 124 kidnapping suspects have been arrested.

Police have arrested five people, including a Zimbabwean man, his wife and girlfriend, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman earlier this month. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/mGo5oSV2gT

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