Picture: Four suspects arrested for allegedly being in possession of pangolins/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Four suspects were arrested in Mahikeng on Tuesday, following their attempt to sell two pangolins for R200 000. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team was following up on information regarding the suspects aged 29 and 45, who were allegedly looking for a buyer for the Pangolins.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Capt Tlangelani Rikhotso said, a quartet was cornered at Mahikeng Mall, where they were found in possession of the endangered species.
“They will appear before the Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court on 1 June 2023, where they will be facing charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004. The pangolins have been taken to a Wildlife Veterinary Hospital,” she said.
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