Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)
GAUTENG: A 35-year-old man charged with kidnapping, is expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates’ court on Monday, 06 December. A disruptive operation conducted by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Johannesburg focusing on trafficking in persons’ investigation, together with the Department of Home Affairs, resulted to a successful apprehension of a 35-year-old man positively linked to human trafficking related cases in Gauteng.
Police followed up on intelligence regarding suspicious trafficking in persons’ activities at a house in Rabie Ridge, near Midrand. Upon arrival, authorities kept surveillance at a positively identified premises and pounced on a suspect who was relaxing just outside the house.
A thorough search was conducted, police found and rescued 32 men who were locked-up in one room. The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with kidnapping. The victims were taken to a place of safety for procedural medical observation and treatment. Investigation continues.
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