| Six more suspects arrested for rhino poaching | |
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| Date Published: | 2015/02/16 |
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Media Statement from Limpopo Media Centre Polokwane – Six more suspected rhino poachers were arrested in Limpopo over the weekend, bringing the total arrests for the past week to 14. Two suspects were arrested in the Gravelotte area when workers on the farm noticed strange tracks. They were followed for a few hours before the tracks disappeared. Another farmer assisted with his private helicopter and soon the suspects were spotted again as they were trying to flee. The Police arrested two suspects, while one succeeded in fleeing. Police confiscated two cell phones and poison. The search for the third suspect as well fire-arms and other instruments used for rhino poaching, is continuing. The will appear in the Phalaborwa Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday on charges of trespassing as well as conspiracy to commit rhino poaching. Four more suspects were arrested on a game farm in the Cumberland area after the farmer alerted Police after noticing strange tracks on the farm. The tracks were followed for several kilometres, resulting in the arrest of three suspects. Further investigations later led to the arrest of a fourth suspect who was driving the get away vehicle. Members confiscated a 303 hunting rifle, live ammunition, knives and a panga as well as the vehicle they were using. They will appear in the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to commit rhino poaching, trespassing as well as the possession of an unlicensed fire-arm and ammunition. Media enquiries: Colonel Ronel Otto- 082 451 7176
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