By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
SEVEN people were arrested for dealing with rhino horns in Kuruman. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said the Kuruman Flying squad and Stock theft Units arrested the suspects on Wednesday.
“It is alleged that the police officers were doing their routine patrols when they noticed two suspicious looking vehicles. When they made a U-turn to check these vehicles, one was already gone. The car left behind had two Chinese nationals and one black male occupant aged between 27 and 39.
“They were searched and questioned. Further investigation revealed that the occupants were dealing in rhino horns and pictures of the horns were found on their cellphones. The police officers immediately activated Vryburg police to be on the look-out for the elusive car,” Mooi said.
She further said the Vryburg police allegedly stopped the second vehicle. Mooi added that two rhino horns estimated to the value of R600 000 were discovered in the second vehicle upon searching.
“Three females and one male aged between 35 and 50 were arrested for possession of rhino horns. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon,” she said.
The Northern Cape Police Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Risimati Shivuri applauded the members for the vigilance and commitment displayed in ensuring that criminals face the might of the law. Shivuri said the police will intensify their fight against rhino poaching.
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