Two suspects apprehended for attempting to sell a lion’s head Posted by Taylah Strauss on 13 December 2021 Two suspected poachers – aged 62 and 54 – were apprehended in Zeerust for possession of a lion’s head on December 10; a direct violation of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEMBA). Mahikeng’s Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team paired up with the Leruhutshe K9 unit, as well as the Zeerust Stock Theft Unit and members of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the environment to follow up on intel during a sting operation, which led to the arrest. Preliminary investigation results suggest that the suspects were travelling from Johannesburg in search of a traditional healer to sell the lion’s head to for R350 000. The sale was intercepted at Shell garage in Zeerust, according to the South African Police Services (SAPS). The lion’s head was found wrapped in trash bags, and the two suspects appeared in court yesterday on December 13. Picture: Ansie Potgieter/Unsplash ALSO READ Four rhinos killed by poachers at Inverdoorn, Western Cape 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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