Three nabbed in Kuruman for possession of Pangolin worth R250K

Police in Kuruman in the Northern Cape have arrested three accused who they say were found in possession of a Pangolin valued at approximately a quarter of a million Rand.

The vehicle believed to be used for the crime was also seized.

Provincial Police Spokesperson, Cherelle Ehlers says the arrests emanate from an operation undertaken by a multi-task team.

“A team consisting of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Crime Intelligence, Organised Crime, the Upington Stock Theft and Endangered Species unit and Kuruman Public Order Police executed an intelligence-driven takedown operation in Kuruman. Information led them to the arrest of three suspects, police in the Northern Cape are relentless in their efforts to protect endangered species.”

Police have yet to confirm when the suspects will appear in court.