Three arrested for poaching rhino in Kruger Park

The Kruger National Park's anti-poaching team has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a poaching syndicate. The suspects were apparently found in possession of two rifles and four freshly harvested rhino horns.

The park says rangers on a routine patrol came across suspicious tracks south east of the park - and shortly thereafter gunfire was heard. An investigation team was then dispatched to the area.

Further investigation led to the arrests. In the past two years, poachers have killed a total of 94 animals, including 20 white rhino, in the Kruger National Park.