Zimbabweans arrested at border with an elephant tusk and pangolin (Limpopo)
Review Observer
November 21, 2022
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Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 32 and 43-years-old are expected to appear
before the Musina Magistrate’s Court today (November 21) on charges of
possession of protected species following their arrest on Friday (November
18).
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the duo were arrested in
posession of a pangolin and an elephant tusk worth R1m along the Beitbridge
Border Line.
“The suspects were arrested following a joint sting operation conducted by
the Crime Intelligence Unit, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and
the Beitbridge task team who were joined by members of the SANDF and
Wildlife Centre. Members received information about individuals who were in
possession of protected species and had just crossed into South Africa from
Zimbabwe using a boat,” a statement read.
Ledwaba said the suspects were apprehended at midday along the western
Beitbridge border line and that the pangolin and elephant tusk were found
concealed inside the bags that they were carrying.
“Police investigations continue,” he said.
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