express kidnapping

noun

A method of abduction, mainly in Latin America, where a small immediate ransom is demanded.

Meanings

nounexpress kidnapping (plural express kidnappings)

plural express kidnappings

  1. A method of abduction, mainly in Latin America, where a small immediate ransom is demanded.

Translations

Portuguese sequestro relâmpago
  • sequestro relâmpagoabduction where a small immediate ransom is demanded
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