By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
24 October 2024- Two people who were arrested for dealing in endangered species in terms of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004, briefly appeared in Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
On 12 October 2024, Odireleng Makutle (22) and Mpho John Lebese (38), were arrested by the members of Mahikeng-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit, after they received a tip-off about two men, who were in possession of a pangolin in Maiyaiyane village and looking for a potential buyer.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said: “The information was operationalised and on 23 October 2024, the duo was arrested after selling a pangolin to a buyer.
“They appeared in court and were each granted R500 bail. Their matter was postponed to 4 December 2024, for further investigation.”
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