Trio nabbed for alleged kidnapping, extortion and murder in Cape Town

A police joint operation has led to the arrest of three suspects on kidnapping, extortion and murder charges after the discovery of the body of a 48-year-old Chinese national in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Monday.

The joint operation consisted of members attached to the provincial kidnapping task team, the directorate for priority crime investigation,  provincial organised crime investigation, crime intelligence and the hostage negotiation team.

The suspects aged 30, 32 and 37 are expected to appear in the Khayelitsha magistrate’s court to face charges relating to murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and extortion.

Police spokesperson Lt-Col Malcolm Pojie said the victim's 52-year-old brother was found in a serious condition at about 10pm on Wednesday on Swartklip Road in Khayelitsha.