4 Dec 2014

Pair in custody over alleged kidnap

3:33 pm on 4 December 2014

Two men have been remanded in custody on a range of charges relating to an alleged kidnapping incident in Queenstown town last week.

It follows searches for the victims and the alleged kidnappers.

A 23-year-old man and 38-year-old man were due to appear in the Queenstown District Court today, but instead consented to being remanded in custody.

The 23-year-old was expected to appear in the Invercargill District Court tomorrow morning.

The 38-year-old would appear next Tuesday.

Two women, aged 21 and 22, are also due to appear in court on Monday on related charges.