Title:

Three rhino poachers sentenced to 85 years imprisonment

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Three poachers were sentenced to a cumulative 85 years imprisonment on charges relating to a rhino poaching incident at the Pilanesberg Game Reservice in the North West. On 2 July 2018, the trio were trying to leave the game reserve in the North West in a white Ford bakkie loaded with stolen rhino horns valued at R1.5 million. Their bail application was denied and they remained in police custody until the completion of the trial.

Series Title:
The Citizen
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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