[PICTURES] 8 nabbed for possession of lion bones
[WARNING NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS] Eight suspects have been arrested
in connection with the illegal possession of wild animal parts in Klerksdorp on
Sunday.
Police spokesperson Tlangelani Rikhotso says police intercepted two cars that were driving convoy style to an unused farm in Mareetsane.
"A search of both vehicles the team recovered lion bones, lion meat, a tiger skin, gas cylinders, gas burners , containers, a saw, knives and other equipment which is believed to have been used to process the lion bones,” Rikhotso says.
The suspects then led the police to another farm where the lions were allegedly slaughtered.
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"At the farm, a lion skin was found dumped in the bush and large machines which are believed to have been the instruments for cutting the bones were also found in the garage," Rikhotso says.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Klerksdorp Magistrates court on Tuesday.
They face charges of Illegal possession of game products and without a permit, carrying out restricted activities involving a specimen of a listed, threatened or protected species.
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