Media Statement from North West Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

Potchefstroom: On Friday, 16 December 2016, Potchefstroom K9 Unit and Flying Squad arrested two men both aged 40 along N12 between Stilfontein and Potchefstroom for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

The duo was arrested after the police got a tip-off that the men were allegedly conspiring to poach rhinos in private farms around Potchefstroom.  According to information, the suspects' vehicle was spotted and stopped along N12 road for a search. During the search, a hunting rifle, a silencer, 6 rounds of ammunition, an axe and a knife were found inside the vehicle. 

The suspects who are from Tembisa in Gauteng Province, were then arrested for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.  They are expected to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrates' Court on Monday, 19 December 2016.

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