Two alleged poachers appear in court on World Rhino Day Posted by David Henning on 23 September 2022 Two alleged rhino poachers made a brief appearance in court on 22 September – World Rhino Day – after being nabbed red-handed in possession of rhino horns in Kruger National Park a day earlier. Picture: Getaway Gallery Appearing at the Skukuza Regional Court, the two will remain in police custody while their case is postponed until 28 September. The two were found in possession of two rhino horns, a hunting rifle, six rounds of live ammunition and an axe among other items. The two were apprehended after a field ranger in the park received information about individuals who entered the park illegally and mobilised law enforcement agencies accordingly, according to a SAPS statement. A helicopter from the Mission Area Manager was dispatched, which spotted the suspects and communicated their location to officers on the ground. Picture: SAPS The two suspects, originally from Mozambique, were also charged for contravening the country’s immigration act. ‘This should send a clear message to others who might consider causing injuries to the country’s pride in our National Parks,’ commented the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela. ‘The law will have to take its course against the suspects and we trust that the team of investigators working with the Prosecution team will do their best to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted without fear or favour,’ said the General. ALSO READ: World Rhino Day: Facts and figures about rhinos 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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