Police say they have broken the back of a kidnapping ring targeting mainly hitchhikers in the North West.
Mathe said during a vehicle search police discovered several items belonging to a second victim who was kidnapped on Thursday.
“In this matter, a ransom demand was also made to the family of the victim. The team immediately dispatched a search party to rescue the victim who was found at a stadium in Orkney.”“At this address, police seized two other vehicles believed to have been used in the commission of other kidnapping cases, as well as 16 mobile phones believed to be belonging to victims in these cases.
“During analysis of the modus operandi used by these suspects, police have positively linked them to the kidnapping of the post office employee, who was released after the ransom payment was paid, and at least 12 other kidnapping cases where victims were robbed of their personal belongings and ransom demands made for the safe return of the victims.
Those who have fallen victim or know anyone who may have fallen victim to the syndicate in the North West
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