A 55-year-old man was arrested in Johannesburg while allegedly planning to kidnap a child on Friday.
A man who was arrested while allegedly planning the kidnapping of a child led a SAPS team to a number of properties where firearms were recovered. Police say the child's family is receiving support.
During the search, police confiscated cellphones, SIM cards, laptops, false identity documents, a variety of ammunition and a white Range Rover.The suspect faces charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and extortion.A man was arrested while allegedly planning the kidnapping of a child in Gauteng.
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola said police had thus far arrested 116 people in connection with kidnappings for ransom. "Police are determined and will continue to work hard to prevent and combat kidnappings and all other forms of criminality. This arrest should serve as a deterrent to those involved in kidnapping cases where ransom demands are being made," he said.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy.
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