Provincial Parks Board official arrested for rhino horn theft
Members of the Hawks in the North West have arrested a 48-year-old suspect for his alleged involvement in the theft of 51 rhino horns.
The 48-year-old suspect is an employee at the North West Parks and Tourism Board and was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation that linked him to a business burglary at the Board's premises in June last year, where 51 rhino horns were allegedly stolen.
North West Hawks spokesperson Tinyiko Mathebula says accomplices, Elias Mangande and Lefa Mankgaba, were arrested in July last year.
"Mankgaba is out on bail, while Mangande is still in custody.
"The suspect will appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing charges of business burglary."
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