Man arrested over Maritzburg kidnapping plot
The Hawks and Crime Intelligence officers have arrested a 47-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man linked to what they're calling potential kidnappings.
The suspect who was taken in on Friday is expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court today.
The Hawks say the man had allegedly been planning to kidnap high profile business people and their children in the Pietermaritzburg area.
Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulawudzi says several undercover operations were conducted with the suspect allegedly giving a detailed description of his first target, the house where the victim would be held and the electronic equipment that would be used during and after the alleged kidnapping plot.
Mulaudzi says details around how the kidnapping would be carried out were also uncovered.
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The suspect was arrested at his business premises last week. He will be charged with conspiracy to commit a kidnapping.
Mulaudzi says additional arrests and charges are possible - as the investigation is ongoing.