Weapons and other equipment were confiscated by Limpopo SAPS members when three illegal hunters were arrested. Photo: Lim SAPS
LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says ongoing joint operations in the fight against illegal hunting is yielding positive results.
Ngoepe says three suspects, aged 37, 55 and 62-years-old, were caught through a tip-off from the community while hunting near Modubeng village.
During the arrest, one Porcupine and two female Springboks were recovered.
Photo: Lim SAPS
Other recovered items include:
– One 303 rifle.
– One magazine.
– Five rounds of ammunition.
– Two torches.
– One safe light.
– One hunting knife.
– One axe
– A Toyota bakkie.
Photo: Lim SAPS
“The suspect’s will appear before the Mecklenburg Magistrates Court soon for various offences ranging from possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunitions to illegal hunting,” Ngoepe said.
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