Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has been involved in combting rhino poaching
Photograph by: Bruce Gorton
Lieutenant Colonel Lesego Metsi said a 33-year-old man briefly appeared before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after he led police to two rhinos who were poached from Borakalalo Game Lodge.
"The man who is suspected not to be working alone appeared briefly before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court today, the case has been postponed until January 24," Metsi said in a statement.
In another case two men appeared in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after they were found in possession of elephant tusks at Mogwase Shopping Complex.
"The two aged 30 appeared briefly before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court and their case has been postponed until January 27 for further investigation and legal representation."
Metsi said police received information on Saturday that the two suspects from Moruleng Village were looking for a prospective buyer of an elephant tusk or ivory.
"The suspects were spotted around the Mogwase Shopping Complex waiting for that prospective buyer who was coming from Mozambique. After the alleged buyer did not arrive the members of the Hawks from Rustenburg pounced on them."
Metsi reminded the public to report any emergency crime situation to 08600-10111 or visit their nearby police station to report any suspicious criminal activities.
Jan 19, 2011 4:19 PM | By Sapa
Source: www.timeslive.co.za/local/article860471.ece/Three-in-court-for-poaching