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.
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.
“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.
Police investigations continue.
