Mpumalanga man arrested for possession of monkey, hyena meat
Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a man who was found in possession of monkey meat, hyena meat, and three dried crocodile skins.
The 53-year-old man from Thulamahashe outside Bushbuckridge was nabbed on Wednesday afternoon.
He was found in possession of several game products including monkey meat, hyena meat, and three dried crocodile skins.
He was also found with fresh unskinned crocodile carcasses.
Police have identified the culprit as Vincent Eric Lengwati and after admitting guilt, he was fined R2 500.
Police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala says officers received information about a man in possession of game.
"Upon arrival at the scene, members of the police from Mhala SAPS as well as law enforcement agencies from Mpumalanga Board and Tourism discovered the said items.
"The man was then arrested for contravention of Section 27, Act 10 of 1998 - Mpumalanga Nature Conservation Act which prohibits the receipt, possession or handling of dead game."
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