Mozambican Fugitive Arrested in South Africa After Prison Escape

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican who escaped from the BO prison in December, was arrested in Sandton, South Africa. He is suspected of car thefts in Gauteng, with the stolen vehicles being smuggled into Mozambique. Massango had previously been sentenced to 20 years for murder.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary (BO) last December, has been apprehended by South African authorities in Sandton. His arrest occurred at a car rental dealership located north of Johannesburg, where he was allegedly involved in car theft operations targeting the Gauteng province.

Massango is one of over 1,500 inmates who fled from the BO prison during a significant escape event. He had previously been sentenced to 20 years in imprisonment for committing murder in 2015. His recent activities highlight ongoing criminal operations involving stolen vehicles that are reportedly smuggled into Mozambique.

The recent arrest of Nelson Simão Massango in South Africa underscores the complexities of cross-border crime and the continuing issues surrounding prison security in Mozambique. Massango’s case is a reminder of the repercussions of organized crime as well as the international efforts necessary to combat such illicit activities.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com