SANParks guide arrested for possession of illegal firearm
A South African National Parks (SANParks) wilderness trail guide has been arrested for possession of an illegal hunting rifle inside the Kruger National Park.
The guide was arrested on Wednesday during an operation led by the SANParks Environmental Investigative Unit and the South African Police Service’s Tactical Response Team.
It is not clear yet what the guide planned to do with the rifle or whether it had already been fired at the time of the arrest.
SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla says investigations are ongoing in the matter.
"He will also face an internal disciplinary hearing as an employee.
"Whilst respecting the fact that the employee must be presumed innocent until found guilty, SANParks draws attention to the fact that it always cautions its employees against involving themselves in criminal acts as the organisation applies a no-nonsense policy against such acts."
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