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LIMPOPO – Police in Makhado have arrested two women, aged 28 and 35-years-old on Friday, 15 March, in possession of two elephant tusks.
Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says their arrest stems from a tip off by the community regarding the suspects allegedly selling elephant tusks in an area near the Makhado CBD.
“A special intelligence driven, joint operation was activated and conducted in the area, which led to the arrest of two female suspects found in possession of elephant tusks. The tusks were concealed in a black sports bag,” he explained.
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The suspects will appear before the Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court, soon.
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