Five investigated for trying to ‘sell’ a pangolin
“Police stock theft unit received a tip-off of a possible pangolin sale at the said location and they immediately operationalised the information.”
Five suspects, aged between 25 and 45, were expected to appear before the Pretoria magistrate’s court soon for allegedly trying to sell a pangolin.
This was in contravention of the national environmental management biodiversity act of 2004.
According to Sergeant Pretty Mokadi, the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, at a filling station near N1 south highway.
“Police stock theft unit recieved a tip-off of a possible pangolin sale at the said location and they immediately acted on the information.
“The suspects were spotted and intercepted, upon searching their vehicle the pangolin was found with no permit to transport it. The animal was immediately rescued. Five men were arrested and detained at Olievenhoutbosch for further police investigation.”
In an unrelated incident Olievenhoutbosch social crime prevention, communication officer, sector managers and Khuluma family counselling in conjunction with community safety, held an awareness campaign about gender-based violence and drug and alcohol abuse at a local shopping complex.
“Community members were urged to report any kind of violence they may encounter and to make use of the free social workers at the police station if they needed counseling.
Mokadi reminded the community to adhere to Covid-19 regulations and wear their mask, wash their hands with soap and water and social distancing.
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