| 2021/05/15 |
Media Statement CAPE TOWN - In four unrelated cases, several arrests were made for the contravention of the Nature Conservation Act. On Wednesday, 12 May 2021, at 17:30, at Swawelskloof Farm, R43, Worcester, four suspects were apprehended and found to be in possession of endangered species-flora known as Conophytum Ficiforme. The estimated plant valued is R500 000. On Wednesday, 12 May 2021, at 23:40, SAPS Philadelphia received information about a suspicious Blue VW Polo vehicle with a CV registration number at the N7 Engen Garage. The vehicle was stopped and searched and a bag with endangered Conophytum species succulents were found. The three occupants in the vehicle are from Bitterfontein area and were arrested on charges of possession of endangered species of Fauna and Flora. On Thursday, 13 May 2021, at 07:30, at Swawelskloof farm, R43, Worcester, six suspects were caught trespassing and found to be in possession of endangered species-flora known as Conophytum Ficiforme plant value, unknown. On Thursday, 13 May 2021, at 21:00, during a joint venture with SAPS Vanrhynsdorp and SAPS Nuwerus, five suspects were found to be in possession of Conophytum species succulents on the N7 Vanrhynsdorp. Total and value unknown. All suspects will appear in court on Monday, 17 May 2021 on charges of possession of flora without valid documentation and for the possession of protected flora. Ends
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