Three suspected cattle thieves nabbed in KZN police chase
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested three suspected cattle thieves - following a high speed chase of about 140 kilometres - which began in Ixopo and ended in Westville.
The suspects' vehicle overturned on Berea West Road in Westville earlier.
The police's Nqobile Gwala says the livestock is believed to have been stolen in uMzimkhulu.
"The cattle carcasses were scattered on the road and six occupants that were inside the vehicle - fled the scene on foot."
Gwala says three of them were pursued by members of the K9 unit.
"Three suspects aged between 29 and 41 were apprehended. Preliminary investigations at the scene indicate that the Ford Ranger was stolen in the Point area on the 19th of January," Gwala said.
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