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The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
Korsten kidnapping victim released
A Korsten businessman who was kidnapped on Wednesday has since been released. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed that the 47-year-old man was released on Thursday. 'The SA Police Service (SAPS) confirms that the man that was taken in Nielson Street, Neave Industrial area on Wednesday evening was released on Thursday in the vicinity of Motherwell. She however remained tight lipped about details of the case. 'The circumstances surrounding his release will form part of the investigation. 'He is 47 years old, investigation is at a sensitive stage and his name cannot be released due to security reasons.' The man's release comes as a threating voice note directed at kidnappers in Gqeberha surfaced on social media. 'Let this message go out to all the kidnappers,' it states. This as a man goes on to mention six names and their alleged accomplices. 'If you don't release that Muslim brother and that white lady... tonight by 9.30 all the kidnappers, all the kidnappers will face the consequences! 'So you better see that you release these people or else all the kidnappers will face the consequences tonight.' The 47-year-old's kidnapping comes after Kariega resident Theresa Minnie, 73, was kidnapped while backing her car out of her driveway in the quiet Kariega suburb of Fairbridge Heights at about 5.30am on Monday. The Hawks were yet to respond to an enquiry regarding Minnie's case by the time of publication. This is a developing story. The Herald
The Herald
01-08-2025
- The Herald
R2.2m in counterfeit items confiscated in Korsten
Gqeberha police confiscated R2.2m worth of illicit pharmaceuticals and suspected counterfeit goods during a tactical operation in Korsten on Wednesday with the majority of the haul comprising of Viagra tablets. Police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said the operation targeted transnational criminal networks involved in the distribution of unlicensed and potentially hazardous goods. "Acting on intelligence provided by the SAPS Sea Border Office, a multi-disciplinary team comprising Border Policing, K9 Unit, Crime Intelligence, and brand-holder agents executed searches at a wholesale in Durban Road and a warehouse on Daisy Road in Korsten." Gantana said the seized items included 17,430 Viagra pills, 224 Viagra Jelly sachets, 2,640 Adcodol tablets, 6,480 Apetito tablets, 3,560 pregnancy test kits, 4,680 skin-whitening creams, 648 Colgate toothbrushes, 1,584 Kiwi Shoe Polish units, and 106 rodent traps. "The total street value is estimated at R2,200,000. "SAPS urgently warns the public against using unregulated pharmaceuticals and health products. "Items such as erectile dysfunction medications, unregistered analgesics, and whitening creams may contain toxic substances or incorrect dosages, posing severe health risks in violation of the Medicines Act," Gantana said. No arrests were made during the search and the operation was successful executed without injuries or property damage. "Investigations are ongoing to trace supply chains, with SAPS collaborating with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority and brand holders to authenticate the seized goods." Acting Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Major General Thandiswa Kupiso commended those involved for their swift action "This R2.2 million seizure disrupts criminal enterprises exploiting consumer safety for profit. "We commend the integrated efforts of our units and private partners. The public must reject unregulated products – your health is not worth the risk." The Herald
