POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 2 February, once again denied bail to three men who were arrested for the illegal possession of elephant tusks. Their case was postponed to 16 February for further police investigation and formal bail application.
The trio were arrested during a joint undercover operation at a local mall on Friday, 22 January.
At the time, Police Spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe explained that the men were arrested during an undercover operation which was conducted by the police together with the Endangered Species Unit in Limpopo, K9 unit, Crime Intelligence, LEDET and KNP ECI .
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During the incident the men reportedly approached the undercover members in attempt to sell the ivory in their possession.
“The suspects were engaged and were found to be in the possession of four elephant tusks. They were arrested on the spot on charges related to the illegal possession and sale of ivory.”
The elephant tusks are worth an estimated R168 000.
