Title:
Elderly man arrested for poaching
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

A 73-year-old man was reportedly arrested for illegal hunting at Otjomupanda village on Friday. According to a police crime report issued on Sunday, the incident occurred around 14:40 during a joint police operation. It is alleged that police conducted a search at the suspect’s residence, where they discovered a kudu carcass valued at N$6,000. A rifle believed to have been used in the poaching incident was also reportedly found at the scene.

Series Title:
Informanté
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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