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The additional suspect is allegedly the mastermind in this kidnapping incident.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Hawks spokesperson, Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, his accomplices, Sinethemba Dyantyi (31), Vuyolwethu Kotsele (34) and Mazen Nassar (23) have since been arrested and appeared before Cookhouse Magistrates\u2019 court on 10 November 203 for allegations of kidnapping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201d The trio was arrested by the Kidnapping Task Team of the Hawks under Serious Organised Crime Investigation together with Cookhouse South African Police Service\u2019s Visible Policing on 9 November 2023,\u201d said&nbsp;Mgolodela.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201d On 9 November 2023, it is alleged that the victim was travelling with his brother to Shoprite Usave in Bhongweni Location in Cookhouse when they were suddenly blocked by an unknown BMW sedan on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201d The reports revealed that the armed suspects came out from their vehicle and allegedly forced the victim into their vehicle. The victim was reportedly a passenger in his brother\u2019s car. Further reports indicated that the brother of the victim managed to quickly rush to the nearest police station where he reported the matter,\u201d added&nbsp;Mgolodela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mgolodela furhter added, \u201d The police were activated and pursued in the direction that the suspects were reported to have taken.The police spotted the identified vehicle on the N10 and a chase ensued.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201d The police managed to block the suspect\u2019s vehicle. Thereafter, the vehicle was searched, and the victim was found inside the suspect\u2019s vehicle. Two (2) 9mm pistols and three (3) cell phones were recovered during the vehicle search and were seized for further investigation. 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