Zim Now Writer
Two Zimbabweans who were arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post for possession of a pangolin and an elephant tusk with a total value of R1 million (US$58 000) are due to appear in court this week.
The two, aged 32 and 43, were arrested at the Beitbridge bridge border line on Friday and are facing charges of possession of protected species.
Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the suspects were arrested following a sting joint operation by crime intelligence, the stock theft and endangered species unit and Beitbridge task team joined by members of the military and the Wildlife Centre.
He said information was received about suspects in possession of protected species, who had crossed into South Africa from Zimbabwe using a boat.
“An operation was conducted and the suspects were apprehended at about 12pm along the western border line at Beitbridge. One pangolin and an elephant tusk with an estimated street value of R1 million were found concealed inside the bags they were carrying.”
Ledwaba added that police investigations are continuing.
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