Two suspected poachers arrested in Limpopo
Police have arrested two suspects for poaching and
possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition on Wednesday.
Limpopo police spokesperson, Moatshe Ngoepe, says the suspects aged between 31 and 37, were arrested at different locations during a joint sting operation.
He adds the operation was made up of various Police Units, the Private Security and Farmers and conducted around Rankin's Pass outside Modimolle and Vaalwater.
"One vehicle, two rhino horns, one hunting rifle with a silencer, eight rounds of ammunition and an axe were recovered," says Ngoepe.
Police are still searching for two other suspects who are on the run.
The two arrested are expected to appear before the Vaalwater and Modimolle Magistrate courts soon, says Ngoepe.
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