Eastern Cape police have rearrested three men who escaped from Mount Frere Police Station’s holding cells last Thursday.
A police task team is still on the hunt for the remaining escapees.
Last week, 12 suspects broke out of the Mount Frere holding cells.
South African Police Service (Saps) members discovered a hole in a cell wall while conducting their routine hourly cell visits.
Further investigations revealed the perimeter fence near the cell block had been cut.
Acting Eastern Cape police commissioner Major-General Zithulele Moses Dladla instructed police to implement a 72-hour activation to track the suspects.
Police have warned communities that the prisoners are dangerous and should not be approached. Instead, they should contact the police.
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Compiled by Narissa Subramoney
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