Mozambican Escapee Arrested in South Africa for Car Theft

Nelson Simão Massango, who escaped from a Mozambican prison in December, was arrested in South Africa. He is implicated in vehicle theft and smuggling operations. Massango is serving a 20-year sentence for a 2015 murder.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive who escaped from the Maximum Security Penitentiary in Maputo (BO) last December, has been apprehended by South African authorities in Sandton. Law enforcement officials reported that he was arrested at a car rental agency located north of Johannesburg.

Massango is being investigated for his alleged role in a vehicle theft operation within the Gauteng province of South Africa. Authorities suspect that the stolen cars are being smuggled back into Mozambique.

Prior to his escape, Nelson Massango had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for murder, a conviction stemming from a crime committed in 2015. His escape formed part of a mass breakout that saw over 1,500 inmates flee from the prison.

In summary, Nelson Simão Massango, having escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique, was recently arrested in South Africa. His involvement in a car theft ring, where vehicles are reportedly smuggled into Mozambique, highlights ongoing criminal activities following his escape. Furthermore, Massango’s previous conviction for murder adds a significant layer to his criminal profile.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com