LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says farm workers noticed vultures flying suspiciously over the farm and investigated until they found three dead rhinos with their horns cut off .
“The suspects are unknown at this stage and no arrests have been made. Investigations will continue,” he said.
The police are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects in this matter to contact Detective Warrant Officer Moolman at 0725345383; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.
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