KNP: SANParks employee taken into custody
A SANParks Environmental Monitor who is based at the Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park was taken into custody today at the Phalaborwa gate .
South African National Parks (SANParks) arrested 13 suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in three different operations today March 28.
The arrests were carried out in various parts of the KNP which has borne the brunt of rhino poaching but is steadily increasing security and succeeding at apprehending illegal hunters.
During follow up operations in the Pretoriuskop section after dark, Rangers made contact with a group of suspected rhino poachers whereby one of the suspects was fatally wounded and his accomplice was arrested.
A high calibre rifle, ammunition and poaching equipment was confiscated.
One of the SANParks field rangers was shot and injured in the foot, he was airlifted to hospital where he has been stabilised.
His injury is not life threatening and he is receiving medical treatment and counselling.
Five suspected poachers were arrested at the Paul Kruger Gate when they attempted to enter the KNP. The suspects include an SAPS member.
Six suspects were taken into custody at the Phalaborwa gate, they include a SANParks Environmental Monitor who is based at Letaba. The suspects were found in possession of a firearm, ammunition and poaching equipment and apparently on their way into the park.
