Video: Dramatic footage of an attempted kidnapping by fake police in South Africa

An eyewitness recorded the incident from a distance as it unfolded…

The attempted kidnapping occurred yesterday in Moreleta Park, Tembisa, South Africa, and several men dressed as fake police officers can be seen attempting to kidnap two innocent victims. WARNING: The following footage contains strong language and scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUU5PKJu-8

Video via Rekord Pretoria

According to the South African newspaper The Citizen, “Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Dave Miller said four or five men had attempted to hijack a black BMW X5 on the corner of Rubenstein and Helois roads in the Moreleta Park area at about 8am.” "The abandoned vehicle was recovered shortly afterwards in Tembisa, where police firearms, police clothing and other firearms were found inside." Apparently, the hijackers were driving the white car and fired two shots before fleeing the scene. While there were no injuries, paramedics on the scene treated the victims and an eyewitness for shock. Scary stuff...