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Two arrested in Omusati for illegal possession of live tortoises
Publication Year:
2026
Abstract:
Two suspects, aged 24 and 75, have been arrested in the Tsandi policing area of the Omusati Region after they were allegedly found in possession of protected game without a permit. According to the police, the suspects were found in possession of two live tortoises at the Okapundja cattle post on Saturday. The tortoises were seized by officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and are together valued at N$10,000. The suspects are due to appear before the Okahao Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Series Title:
Informanté
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Files:
| Attachment | Size |
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| NAM_2026_01_Two arrested in Omusati for illegal possession of live tortoises_Informante.pdf | 69.41 KB |
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