Picture: The rhino horns/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
The second suspect linked to the alleged theft of 51 rhino horns at the North West Parks Board two weeks ago has been arrested. Lindani Mthombeni (32) briefly appeared in the Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court today, facing a business burglary charge.
The Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mathebula said Mthombeni was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit assisted by the Rustenburg Public Order Policing, Tactical Operations Management Section, Tracker Connect and Insurance Crime Bureau in Brits on Wednesday.
“The team followed up on information after the suspect was allegedly spotted in Brits driving in a Range Rover Evoque, which is suspected to have been used in the commission of the crime. He was traced to Brits, where he was arrested and charged with business burglary.
“Mthombeni, along with Elias Manganda, who was arrested last week for alleged theft of rhino horns, appeared in court today and their matter was postponed to 13 July 2023 for bail application. The duo was remanded in custody,” Mathebula said.
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