Three people were arrested when they were found in possession of livestock in Ngangelizwe, Mthatha, on Thursday, Eastern Cape police said.
The three men, aged between 25 and 30, were arrested in different places and one of them was found in possession of two cows suspected to have been stolen, ” said Lt-Col Mzukisi Fatyela on Friday.
On searching the home of the third man — a traditional healer — police recovered a 9mm pistol and ammunition.
The livestock was reported stolen from Lwandlana village at the Mthatha police station.
They will appear in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Monday. – Sapa