A new doctoral study has uncovered the organised and highly sophisticated methods used in vehicle theft and hijacking syndicates operating in Durban. The research by University of KwaZulu-Natal criminologist - Doctor Lennox Luzipo - reveals how syndicates adapt their tactics depending on who they target. This includes advanced technology, digital intimidation, victim profiling and alleged links to corrupt law enforcement officers. SABC News reporter, Taliesha Naidoo...

<p>A new doctoral study has uncovered the organised and highly sophisticated methods used in vehicle theft and hijacking syndicates operating in Durban. The research by University of KwaZulu-Natal criminologist - Doctor Lennox Luzipo - reveals how syndicates adapt their tactics depending on who they target. This includes advanced technology, digital intimidation, victim profiling and alleged links to corrupt law enforcement officers. SABC News reporter, Taliesha Naidoo...</p>

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