DIMBAZA- A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction of two teenage boys in Dimbaza, a collaborative effort between Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, East London South African Police Service(SAPS) and Mdantsane Flying Squad led to the successful arrest of the suspect on 13th January 2025.
According to Eastern Cape SAPS spokesperson Lt. Colonel Avele Fumba, “The incident occurred when four armed suspects breached a factory’s perimeter fence in Dimbaza and encountered three boys, aged 15 to 17.
One of the boys was reportedly held at gunpoint and forced to surrender the keys to a Mahindra vehicle. “The suspects then fled the scene with the two remaining boys, abandoning the vehicle in a forested area near Nakani. A swift and coordinated operation led by the Hawks resulted in the arrest of one suspect.
While one suspect has been arrested, law enforcement agencies continue their efforts to locate the other suspects involved. Hawks are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in identifying the remaining individuals.
Arrested suspect appeared at Dimbaza Magistrate’s Court on 16th January 2025.
Furthermore police continue their investigation into the whereabouts of the two missing boys, anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities immediately.
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