Five suspects were arrested in Johannesburg for the kidnapping of three teenagers of Ethiopian descent outside of South Africa.
According to the Hawks the suspects, who are also Ethiopian, smuggled the teens into the country and held them against their will in Gauteng.
Spokesperson Lloyd Ramovha says it is alleged that the kid's parents, who are based in Nort West, were contacted with ransom demands of R50 000 per child for their release.
He says the teenagers have been rescued and taken to a place of safety.
The five suspects are expected to be charged with human trafficking, kidnapping and extortion.
The investigation continues.
- African News Agency (ANA),
