Title:

Six arrested for wildlife crimes

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Six suspects were arrested in connection with wildlife crimes and five new cases were registered recently, while five wildlife products were seized. Two suspects were arrested for rhino poaching or trafficking. Another suspect was arrested for elephant poaching or trafficking. This is according to information provided by the intelligence and investigation unit within the ministry of environment and tourism and the protection resources division within the safety and security ministry. On 28 February, Muronga Hamutima was arrested at Rundu for being in possession of a pangolin skin. He was charged with contravening the Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act, illegal possession of controlled wildlife products. In another matter, Matheus Mbanze was arrested on 2 March at Rundu for being in possession of a pangolin skin. He was also charged with contravening the Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act, illegal possession of controlled wildlife products.

Series Title:
Namibian Sun
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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