By OBAKENBG MAJE
The third suspect linked to the theft of 51 rhino horns at the North West Parks Board offices on 26 June 2023, has been arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit. The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said the suspect (46) was arrested in Rustenburg on 14 July 2023.
Mathebula further said the information led them to Rustenburg, where a suspect was arrested for the alleged theft of rhino horns. He added that this brings the number of arrests made thus far to three.
“The suspect is due to appear in the Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court on 17 July 2023, where he will be facing a business burglary charge. Meanwhile, Lindani Mthombeni (32) and Elias Mangande (40), the accused in the alleged theft of rhino horns, made a brief appearance in the Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court on 13 July 2023.
“The pair will be back in court on 21 July 2023 for bail application,” said Mathebula.
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