A 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court for possession of ivory

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West

POTCHEFSTROOM – A 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court today, for possession of ivory. The suspect was arrested at a house in Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg during a Crime Intelligence led operation conducted on Friday afternoon, 15 March 2024. 

According to information received, police conducted a search at the house and discovered ivory to the estimated value of R50 000.00. The suspect was as a result, arrested for contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) after failing to give a satisfactory account of the possession. 
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