By REGINALD KANYANE
Three suspects aged 32, 43 and 45 are expected to appear at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being in possession of endangered species. North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said police received a tip-off after three men allegedly tried to sell a pangolin worth R1.4 million at Waterfall Mall in Rustenburg on Thursday.
“The trio was apprehended by members of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit. According to information received, the police spotted a Silver Ford Figo vehicle with Gauteng Province registration numbers in the vicinity of the mall. The vehicle was approached for a search and a pangolin worth R1.4 million was found inside.
“All three suspects were arrested and charged for possession of endangered species. The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Sello Kwena applauded the Provincial Organised Crime for the success. Kwena also thanked members of the community for their valuable information which led to the arrest.
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