Three suspects believed to be involved in stock theft were arrested in Mondlo under the Zululand District on Thursday.
They were found with carcasses of four cattle, which were reported stolen from a kraal at Mvunzini.
Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda said after the matter had been reported to the police, a team comprising Crime Prevention and Community Service Centre officers, spearheaded by detectives, conducted an operation in the Madresini area.
It was during this operation that the trio was arrested.
“The suspects, aged 27, 38, and 39 years are due to appear in the Vryheid Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of possession of suspected stolen cattle and stock theft,” he said.
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