Their arrest follows the discovery of two rhino carcasses covered with grass and twigs - apparently to hide and delay their discovery.
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Skhangiwe Mthiyane
25 November 2019, 06:30 [SAST]
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Five suspected rhino poachers have been arrested at the Kruger National Park’s Malelane section in Limpopo.
SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla, in a statement, says that the suspects were found with two fresh rhino horns, a high calibre hunting rifle and poaching equipment at the weekend.
Their arrest follows the discovery of two rhino carcasses covered with grass and twigs – apparently to hide and delay their discovery.
The suspects were travelling in a kombi. They’ll appear in court soon.
