Suspects nabbed with elephant tusks in Florida
According to police reports, one of the tusks weighed 1011,1 grams while the other one weighed 1112,65 grams.
While conducting one of their daily disruptive operations on Monday, November 28, Florida police members found two elephant tusks in Florida.
Florida Police Crime Prevention Commander, Captain Jooste was patrolling with his team, assisted by the K9 Unit and Warrant Officer Wiese when they spotted suspicious individuals.
When the suspects were searched, police found 240 zip lock bags containing crystal meth and two elephant tusks.
According to police reports, one of the tusks weighed 1011,1 grams while the other one weighed 1112,65 grams.
Station Commander Colonel Amos Tsotetsi said that the Explosives Unit Team also found two tubes as well as two detonator cords at Central Rand Gold (CRG) Mine.
While stop and search operations continue in Florida, Tsotetsi has urged community members to work with the police and reminded them that they can make anonymous tip offs to 10111, MySAPS or to Tsotetsi on 079 034 4195 (calls and WhatsApp).
