First rhino poaching conviction and sentencing in Mozambique since 2008
The historic conviction and sentence is the first in Mozambique since the scourge of rhino poaching emerged in 2008
The South African National Parks (SANParks) would like to congratulate the Justice Department in Mozambique for successfully convicting and sentencing two poachers for killing two rhinos in the Limpopo National Park.
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“The two from Mapai District in Gaza Province were sentenced to 17 and 16 years in prison respectively for the crime of slaughtering protected animals, illegal possession of unlicensed weapons, and illegal possession of ammunition. The sentencing also includes a 28-months fine, 5% minimum wage, payment of 300 state minimum wages, and compensation to the Park for damages caused,” said spokesperson Isaac Phaahla.
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The historic conviction and sentence is the first in Mozambique since the scourge of rhino poaching emerged in 2008 leading to an MOU between South Africa and that country to counter illegal wild life crime.
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