Mpumalanga poaching suspects to apply for bail
Two suspected rhino traffickers are expected to apply for bail in a Mpumalanga court on Friday after they were caught in possession of 19 rhino horns.
Schalk Steyn (48) and 53-year old Johannes Groenewald made their first appearance in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
They were arrested while transporting the rhino horns in two bakkies.
Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the two will face charges of the illegal possession and selling of rhino horns.
During their arrest, they were found with 19 rhino horns with an estimated value of R2,6 million which were seized and the two vehicles that were transporting them were impounded,” says Mogale.
An investigation continues to determine if the suspects are linked to crimes contravening the Endangered Species Act is also continuing.
