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Six alleged extortion suspects arrested in Kariega – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-06 18:39:08

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South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape


 


GQEBERHA – Police in Nelson Mandela Bay have made a significant breakthrough following the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in extorting money from business owners within the metro.


A task team comprising of various police units arrested six men aged between 26 and 35 on Wednesday, 5 January 2022  at 16:00 after a successful sting operation was conducted in Market Street in Kariega.  It is alleged that these suspects demanded protection fees from various shop owners.


The suspects are expected to appear in the Kariega magistrate’s court soon on a charge of extortion.  More arrests are expected, as the investigation unfolds. 


Nelson Mandela Bay District Visible Policing Commander, Brigadier Ronald Koll commended the excellent teamwork of the multi-disciplinary team in clamping down on these alleged extortionists. “There have been several complaints from the local Small Business Owners Forum relating to the actions of the suspects.  This situation is not only unique to this area but it extends across the metro.  Cases of murder, business robberies, intimidation and assault emanated from these threats and our investigators will be investigating these cases accordingly.  It remains the mandate of the South African Police Service to protect our citizens and no other person may threaten any law abiding citizen for money in exchange for their safety.  We, the SAPS are warning criminals who ply their trade by extorting protection fees from business owners that such actions will not be tolerated and this operation will be continuing throughout the metro.  We urge other businesses to come forward and report such acts of criminality,” added Brig Koll.  


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