Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park
Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park. Photos: FB / SAPS

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Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park

GAUTENG – Seventeen rhino horns were seized at a warehouse in Kempton Park, South Africa, on Monday. The seizure of the valuable haul was thanks to a multi-disciplinary approach driven operation by Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Customs, and Environmental Affairs. The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said in a statement on […]

17-12-20 22:30
Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park
Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park. Photos: FB / SAPS

GAUTENG – Seventeen rhino horns were seized at a warehouse in Kempton Park, South Africa, on Monday. The seizure of the valuable haul was thanks to a multi-disciplinary approach driven operation by Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Customs, and Environmental Affairs.

The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said in a statement on Tuesday that authorities had received intelligence regarding a suspicious consignment which was dropped off at a warehouse in a crate declared as chicken food mixture destined for Kuala Lumpur.

Upon searching the consignment, authorities found a large blue geyser and discovered seventeen big and small rhino horns weighing about 72.40kg wrapped in foil.

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Authorities found a large blue geyser and discovered 17 big and small rhino horns weighing about 72.40kg wrapped in foil.

 

Police say they are following on information regarding the suspect’s identity.