Authorities have recovered 295 protected 'elephant's foot' plants after two suspects were arrested near Arandis. The case relates to alleged plant poaching in the vicinity of Arandis after intelligence was received on 25 April about the possible illegal harvesting of succulent plants near a mine. According to the incident report, a law enforcement team operating along the road between Usakos and Arandis spotted a white pick-up driving at high speed in the Valencia area. Two males were allegedly found loading 50 kg bags containing Adenia pechuelii, commonly known as elephant's foot. The two suspects appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court and remain in custody. The adult suspect was identified as 33-year-old Tjipetekera Kuzatu. The second suspect is 16 years old and may not be named who is in custody of a guardian. A well-placed source, said elephant’s foot is a succulent plant targeted mainly for ornamental purposes.