Three people were arrested in connection with the murders of two Eastern Cape brothers.
The brothers were found dead in their home in Mpunzana, outside Mthatha, on the evening of December 15, police said.
A crime-intelligence operation resulted in the arrest of three men.
Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa, said swift response by the police in following up on the information they received led to the arrest of the three wanted suspects.
"After receiving information police proceeded to the Plaza taxi rank in Mthatha, where they arrested two suspects," Mawisa said.
"The operation continued and led the team to the Zithulele Administrative area in Mqanduli, where the main suspect was allegedly hiding. Police arrested the third suspect at Kwaaiman junction while driving a white Ford Ranger single cab."
He said the vehicle was checked and was not reported stolen.
"Upon searching him, they recovered an unlicensed firearm with an erased serial number and ammunition, a bank card that belonged to one of the deceased, and an undisclosed amount of cash."
Police said the three suspects, aged between 20 and 30, face charges that include double murder, possession of stolen property, unlicensed firearm, and ammunition.
The trio are expected to make their first appearance in the Bityi Magistrate's Court on Friday.
The Eastern Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene commended police for the swift arrest.
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