ACSU and police apprehend suspects believed to be in possession of rhino horn near Ermelo

EMS on the scene treated one of the suspects who had sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.

Oubaas de Jager, owner of Acsu Security Services on the scene where two suspects were arrested for being in possession of alleged illegal rhino horns. Photo | Rene Joubert

ERMELO – Acsu Security Services and the local police detained two suspects who were allegedly in possession of illegal rhino horn on December 8.

According to preliminary information, the two suspects were reportedly in a bakkie that was flagged in Piet Retief.

Acsu and the local police were able to stop the car just outside of Ermelo on the Piet Retief Road after acting on information provided by the Natal police.

The rhino horns in question were hidden underneath the bakkie’s bonnet.

EMS on the scene treated one of the suspects who had sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.

The suspects will be taken into custody by the police and formally charged.

This is a developing story, as soon as more information is obtained, readers will be updated.