Police have arrested three suspected rhino poachers in what they called an intelligence-driven operation in Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal.
“Last night at about 20:00‚ SAPS members charged with combating the poaching of rhinos in the country dealt another telling blow to the criminal element.
“The team was acting on information received when they spotted a white Toyota double cab in the Mgwanwini area. The police stopped and searched it and they found a high calibre hunting rifle‚ a silencer‚ ammunition and an axe. The 44-year-old driver and his two passengers‚ 24 and 28 years of age‚ were arrested‚” said Lieutenant-Colonel Katlego Mogale.
The three suspects will appear in the Hluhluwe Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition‚” Mogale said.
“The South African Police Service has prioritised the killing and poaching of rhinos and the team is commended on the arrest of these suspects‚” Mogale added.
Three suspected rhino poachers arrested
“Last night at about 20:00‚ SAPS members charged with combating the poaching of rhinos in the country dealt another telling blow to the criminal element.
“The team was acting on information received when they spotted a white Toyota double cab in the Mgwanwini area. The police stopped and searched it and they found a high calibre hunting rifle‚ a silencer‚ ammunition and an axe. The 44-year-old driver and his two passengers‚ 24 and 28 years of age‚ were arrested‚” said Lieutenant-Colonel Katlego Mogale.
The three suspects will appear in the Hluhluwe Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition‚” Mogale said.
“The South African Police Service has prioritised the killing and poaching of rhinos and the team is commended on the arrest of these suspects‚” Mogale added.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending Now
Latest Videos