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Two Libyan Diplomats Kidnapped, Freed, in S. Africa

Published November 13th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Six men kidnapped two Libyan diplomats in Pretoria at the weekend and demanded a 50,000-rand (6,500-dollar / 7,600-Euro) ransom, but police arrested all six and the hostages were released unharmed, SABC radio reported Monday. 

The arrests came after a meeting was arranged to exchange the diplomats for cash, it said, adding that the police also seized four firearms and three vehicles. 

The state-run radio station gave no further details – PRETORIA (AFP) 

 

 

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