National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has welcomed the conviction of Czech fugitive, Radovan Krejcir of kidnapping, attempted murder and drug dealing charges.
She says after years of terrorising people and assisted by criminal officers, Krejcir has finally been convicted.
Phiyega said, through a dedicated task team of detectives, the police worked tirelessly to ensure that Krejcir’s criminal activities were properly investigated.
Krejcir, with the help of his five co-accused, kidnapped and assaulted Bhekithemba Lukhele in June 2013.
Lukhele was kidnapped from his Katlehong home after his brother Doctor, who worked for a cargo company at OR Tambo International airport, apparently disappeared with 25kg of crystal meth he was supposed to help transport to Australia, allegedly for Krejcir.
Sentencing proceedings in the case will start on September 11.
Krejcir is on trial in several other matters involving two murder charges, as well as a case of conspiracy to commit murder.
