Harare - Two Chinese nationals, Lin Wang and Fuxi Wang, have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle rhino horns worth a combined US$480,000 out of Zimbabwe through Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. The illicit wildlife contraband was concealed inside sculptures, including a plastic owl, and intercepted by authorities following a series of investigations and surveillance operations. It is the State’s case that on September 12, 2024, Lin Wang (also known as William Kings) arrived at the airport carrying a 13-kilogram owl-shaped plastic sculpture, which he intended to export to China. He engaged a clearing agent, Cuthbert Maoko, to facilitate the shipment. The sculpture was processed through the National Handling Services (NHS) Cargo handling area and scanned by Aviation Ground Services (AGS).