Police said a number of naked men escaped from the Sandringham house while 11 men have been taken to hospital.
| Published 3h agoLaw enforcement agencies in Gauteng have launched a manhunt for a group of trafficked Ethiopian nationals who fled from captivity at a house in Sandringham , Johannesburg.
“A joint operation between Sandringham SAPS, Gauteng Hawks, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and a private security company led to the dismantling of a human trafficking ring in Sandringham, Johannesburg,” said Nkwalase. Further investigation led to the arrest of three suspects, who were allegedly involved in human trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm.Nkwalase said the matter was referred to the Gauteng Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation unit for further investigation.
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