Shots were fired during a brazen kidnapping of a Chinese national on the M19 in Gqeberha on Tuesday morning.
According to police, the incident happened around 05:39, when the 38-year-old victim was travelling on the M19 after returning from the fresh produce market.
The man was on his way to his business in Kariega.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the man was travelling in his white Toyota Fortuner.
"As he approached the M17 turnoff, a white Toyota Quantum minibus was parked across the road.
"Shots were fired at the vehicle. The driver came to a stop.
"Three unknown suspects approached the vehicle and took the victim out of the vehicle and forced him into the minibus and drove off," Janse van Rensburg confirmed.
No ransom has been remanded.
SAPS Swartkops opened a case of attempted murder and kidnapping and is being investigated by SAPS Provincial Organised Crime: Anti-Gang Unit.
Any person with information that could assist with the investigation can contact the investigation officer, Colonel Alvira Van Staaden, on 082 319 8424, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or the nearest police station.
All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
