Organised crime | 15 arrested for kidnapping in WC

CAPE TOWN - 15 suspects have arrested in the Western Cape for kidnapping.

Police have been investigating 32 cases since 1 March until September.

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Authorities have been giving updates on organised crime in the province.

Police minister Bheki Cele said, "the Western Cape police are investigating 32 cases of kidnapping since 1 March to September 2022." 

"It remains encouraging that the SAPS in the province continue to make inroads regarding kidnapping cases. A total of 15 kidnapping suspects have been arrested." 

"This includes the, court appearance of five suspects who appeared at the Wynberg Magistrates court on Monday, 12 September 2022."

"The five-member gang appeared on charges of conspiracy to commit a kidnapping and other charges related to the failed kidnapping of a business women of Chinese nationality."