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Media Statement NELSPRUIT – Three suspects aged between 25 and 39 years were arrested for unlawful possession of rhino horns in Piet Retief today, Wednesday 21 August 2024 around 08:45. According to information, men and women in Blue from Piet Retief received a tip-off from a whistle blower about a vehicle that was coming from KwaZulu-Natal direction towards Piet Retief. Piet Retief Vispol members urgently operationalised the information and the vehicle with three occupants, two males aged 26 and 39, as well as one female aged 25 were intercepted on the N2 Road at Idalia in Piet Retief. The vehicle was thoroughly searched, and it was during this time when two rhino horns were discovered concealed next to the vehicle’s engine. The suspects could not provide any permit to possess the rhino horns hence they were apprehended and charged for unlawful possession of the endangered species’ body parts. The trio is expected to appear at the Piet Retief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 22 August 2024 facing the said charges.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi hailed the whistle blower for providing information to the Police. The General further appreciated the dedication displayed by the men and women in Blue.
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