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NATIONAL NEWS: Back to basics part of KNP anti-poaching teams’ game plan

"The anti-poaching teams working together in- and outside the Kruger National Park recently had a huge success on one day. Why are they succeeding in this relentless fight?"

On Friday January 13, anti-poaching operations in and outside the Kruger National Park (KNP) led to 11 suspected poachers being arrested.

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The SANParks Rangers Corps, SAPS, and the Hawks took part in the operations, said the Lowvelder.

“Six suspects were arrested in the Malalane and Hectorspruit areas outside the KNP. Satara rangers arrested three suspected rhino poachers.”

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The Lowvelder reported that in the Stolsnek area, rangers arrested two men after discovering a freshly poached carcass.

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