Kidnapped Businessman Rescued, Drugs Worth R300m Seized

Law enforcement agencies in Gauteng have successfully rescued a kidnapped businessman and seized drugs worth R300 million during a recent raid.

According to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the National South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, eight kidnappers have been arrested, including three Tanzanian nationals. The operation took place late on Wednesday.

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The kidnapped businessman was abducted outside a mosque in Helderkruin, Roodepoort, last month. He was found and rescued from a house in Lenasia.

Brigadier Mathe mentioned that the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team had been working relentlessly on the case, arresting the first two suspects last week.

Acting on gathered intelligence, a multidisciplinary team conducted raids at a hotel in East Gate and two apartments in the Fourways area.

This strategic move led to the arrest of six more suspects and the recovery of drugs, believed to be crystal meth, valued at approximately R300 million.

SAPS National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, along with Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, and Provincial SAPS Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, visited the scene and praised the police efforts.

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General Masemola commended the team, stating, “Our men and women in blue remain hard at work in taking down syndicates involved in dealing and the trafficking of drugs.”

Lieutenant General Sibiya emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between dedicated police officers and private security partners, ensuring continued efforts against the illicit trade of drug trafficking.