WATCH | Alleged kidnappers in community's crosshairs

KRIEL, MP - Law enforcement will have to up security as the seven accused of the kidnapping of a high school pupil, return to the Kriel Magistrate’s Court next week Wednesday.

The suspects are alleged to be part of a gang, made up of members from Gauteng and Mpumalanga said to working together as a syndicate.

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Four of the seven accused abandoned their bail bid, leaving three seeking their release.

eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu was in court.