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North West police are investigating a case of illegal hunting after eight captive-bred lions were killed on a farm in Swartruggens.

It’s understood the lions were poisoned yesterday before their paws, snouts and jaws were hacked off.

The police’s Sabata Mokgwabone said a case of illegal hunting has been opened at the Koster police station.

Source: http://www.ewn.co.za