Man arrested for possession of lion skins Posted by Anita Froneman on 7 May 2020 A North West man was arrested after authorities found three lion skins as well as mandrax tablets at his home in Hartbeesfontein. Hawks members, a Klerksdorp response team and the Stilfontein stock theft unit raided the house and the 23-year-old was charged with contravening the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act and for being in possession of illegal drugs. The teams reportedly followed up on a tip-off they received. Provincial Hawks spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said it was still unsure whether the man was involved in the ‘canned hunting’ industry, according to SA People. An investigation is underway. #Lion skins found in raid by SA Police. ❓Were these lion skins the result of South Africa’s gruesome captive lion breeding industry? ❓What are authorities doing to stop the onslaught of lion exploitation?https://t.co/GPVQKxrXgD @BarbaraCreecy_ @environmentza @Blood_Lions pic.twitter.com/ObSOxoLPbg — Paul Tully (@paul__tully) May 5, 2020 Image: Hawks 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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