Mozambican Fugitive Arrested in South Africa Following Escape from Prison

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive, was arrested in South Africa after escaping from prison in December. He is linked to car thefts in Gauteng, with the stolen cars smuggled into Mozambique. Massango was serving a 20-year sentence for murder.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican inmate who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary in December, was apprehended by South African police in Sandton recently. Authorities reported his arrest at a car rental dealership located north of Johannesburg. Massango is suspected to be involved in a car theft ring operating in Gauteng, with vehicles reported to be smuggled into Mozambique afterward.

Massango was among over 1,500 incarcerated individuals who escaped from the penitentiary last December. He had previously been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Mozambique due to his conviction for murder, which took place in 2015.

In conclusion, the apprehension of Nelson Simão Massango highlights ongoing concerns regarding prison security following his escape from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary. His involvement in car theft and smuggling operations into Mozambique further underscores criminal activities that may arise from inadequate monitoring of escaped prisoners.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com