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Three alleged sexual predators arrested, search underway for more

JOHANNESBURG - The search is underway for over twenty suspects believed to be online sexual predators targeting children following the arrests of three men in Gauteng in the past week.

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Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the arrests come after a joint operation between SAPS, Serial and Electronic Crime  Investigations unit, and the US Department of Homeland Security.

One of the suspects is an over 60-year-old British man, who is in South Africa illegally.

The suspect is also facing a charge of bestiality for engaging in sexual acts with the animal.

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