Unite against Poaching initiative confirms its commitment to the KNP
The vehicle will facilitate General Jooste having access to all areas of the Kruger National Park in his on-going battle against the scourge of rhino poaching.
SKUKUZA – Unitrans Volkswagen, founder of the Unite against Poaching initiative, has confirmed its commitment following the handing over of a 4 x 4 Volkswagen Amarok to Major General Johan Jooste, Officer Commanding Special Projects Kruger National Park (KNP).
According to a media statement issued by KNP, “This vehicle will facilitate General Jooste having access to all areas of the Kruger National Park in his on-going battle against the scourge of rhino poaching. Unite against Poaching have also just renewed the 4 X 4 Volkswagen Amarok, which is already in use for the ground transport of the Unitrans Volkswagen Tracker Hounds Unit in the KNP.
It further reads, “These tracker hounds have been identified as a significant weapon in the counter poaching arsenal and we are extremely proud to be associated with this particular initiative. It is in the knowledge that a well-trained and equipped field ranger is one of the most significant weapons in the war against poaching that we confirm our commitment to fighting poaching in our country.”
