Businessman Kidnapped: Durban – Kwazulu Natal
A Durban man has been found safe after he was kidnapped from his business premises in Durban a short while ago.
Reaction Unit South Africa was called out by the victim’s wife after she was informed that he was forced into a Tata bakkie (file picture 4) by several Indian males from his business premises in Windermere – Durban.
Reaction Officers were informed that the vehicle was on the R102 near King Shaka Airport. A search was conducted by Reaction Officers, SAP & Metro Police and the vehicle was spotted traveling passed Mt Edgecombe at high speed. Officers attempted to stop the bakkie on the M27 & the driver continued to speed towards the N2. Metro Police Officers eventually stopped him at the Petroport garage Southbound lane. One (1) Indian male suspect was arrested.
The victim who resides in Overport was found unharmed. He was assaulted several times during the ordeal. The suspect was detained at Durban Central Police Station.
The reason behind the kidnapping is currently being investigated.
