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Duo busted for possession of an elephant tusk in Alberton

Two suspects were detained at Alberton SAPS after being found with an elephant tusk estimated to cost at least R210 000.

Benoni and Sedibeng SAPS K9 Unit together with SAPS Stock Theft Unit joined forces with Fox Security to apprehend two suspects on September 29.

This was after the members entered premises in the Alberton SAPS policing precinct where the two suspects were found with an elephant tusk of about 32kg, worth around R210 000.

The duo was marched to Alberton SAPS where they were charged for possession of ivory or elephant tusk.

They are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court soon.

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