Mozambican Fugitive Arrested in South Africa After Prison Escape

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican convict who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary, was arrested in South Africa. He is linked to a car theft scheme in Gauteng, where stolen vehicles were smuggled into Mozambique. Previously sentenced to 20 years for murder, Massango’s capture raises critical concerns about prison security and criminal operations.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive, was recently apprehended by South African authorities in Sandton. Massango had previously escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary (BO) in December, among a group of over 1,500 inmates. His capture occurred at a car rental agency located north of Johannesburg, revealing his suspected involvement in a car theft operation within Gauteng, where stolen vehicles were allegedly smuggled into Mozambique.

Massango had been serving a 20-year prison sentence in Mozambique for a murder conviction dating back to 2015. His escape from prison had raised significant concern regarding security and criminal activities associated with the newly freed inmates. The methods he reportedly utilized to acquire stolen vehicles emphasizes the ongoing issue of vehicle theft and smuggling in the region.

The arrest of Nelson Simão Massango highlights the continuing challenges of prison escapes and subsequent criminal activities. Involvement in vehicle theft and smuggling operations poses serious concerns for law enforcement in both South Africa and Mozambique. Massango’s prior conviction for murder and his escape from a maximum-security facility reflect the urgent need for effective security measures within the justice system.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com