Conservation official and a businessman arrested for dealing in rhino horn Posted on 8 October 2021 Tags:rhino horn An official from the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has been arrested in connection with the illegal rhino horn trade, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed. Yet to be identified, the official and the owner of a security company were arrested on Thursday in alleged contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, the rhino norms and standards and contravention of permit conditions. ‘The men were arrested and a vehicle seized by a multi-departmental team comprising members of the department’s Green Scorpions, working in collaboration with the Hawks, the Dedect and the Northern Cape department of environment and nature conservation,’ said Department spokesperson Albi Modise. ‘The suspects are alleged to have conveyed 17 individual detached rhino horns from the Northern Cape to North West in contravention of permit conditions issued by both provinces.’ The suspects are expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Monday. ALSO READ, Two alleged rhino poachers, including police officer, released on bail Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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