Suspected kidnapping ringleader arrested at OR Tambo Airport
A 40-year-old Zambian national was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) on Sunday morning.
The man is believed to be one of the ringleaders behind a kidnapping for ransom syndicate targeting businessmen in the country.
He was arrested on arrival at the airport by a multidisciplinary team.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the man linked to the kidnapping of a 63-year-old businessman Helderkruin, Roodepoort in July.
“He was rescued on the same day that police made the discovery of R300 million worth of crystal meth at two properties in Fourways and a hotel in Bruma.
“He is also believed to be a key figure in the R300 million crystal meth drugs that were seized.
“The suspect is expected to be charged with eight other suspects who were arrested for the kidnapping of the businessman and the drug bust."
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