Mozambican Fugitive Arrested in South Africa for Car Theft Activities

Nelson Simão Massango, who escaped from Maputo’s BO Penitentiary, was arrested in Sandton, South Africa, where he is suspected of stealing cars for smuggling into Mozambique. He had been sentenced to 20 years for a 2015 murder, emphasizing ongoing security and cross-border crime issues.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary (BO) in December, has been apprehended in South Africa. His arrest occurred at a car rental dealership in Sandton, located north of Johannesburg. Authorities suspect him of engaging in car theft activities in Gauteng, where the stolen vehicles are reportedly smuggled into Mozambique.

Massango is among over 1,500 inmates who escaped from the BO penitentiary last December. Prior to his escape, he had been serving a 20-year sentence for murder, which was committed in 2015, emphasizing the severity of his criminal history and the implications of his recent activities in South Africa.

The arrest of Nelson Simão Massango highlights the ongoing issues of prison escapes and cross-border crime. With a prior conviction for murder, his involvement in car theft rings in South Africa raises concerns about criminal networks facilitating smuggling operations between countries.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com