PICS: Two women nabbed in Limpopo for possession of elephant tusks
Makhado - Police in Makhado near Thohoyandou have arrested two women, aged 28 and 35, for possession of two elephant tusks, Limpopo police said on Saturday.
The arrests emanated from a tip-off on Friday provided by members of the community about the suspects who were allegedly selling elephant tusks in an area outside the Makhado CBD, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said. A special Intelligence-driven joint operation comprising of the Makhado policing cluster task team, detectives, crime intelligence, and the stock theft unit was activated and conducted in the area, which led to the arrest of two female suspects found in possession of elephant tusks. The tusks were concealed in a black sports bag.
The suspects would appear in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate's Court soon. The police investigation was continuing, Ngoepe said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PICS: Two people killed, three seriously injured in Gauteng head-on crash | IOL NewsTwo people were killed and three others were injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bakkie apparently towing a caravan in Lanseria.
Read more »
PICS: North West residents demand 1000 jobs from Impala Mine | IOL NewsResidents of Kanana near Rustenburg in the North West province marched to Impala Platinum Mine's 16 Shaft in Kanana on Tuesday.
Read more »
PICS: More than 100 wounded in riots against Bouteflika re-election bid | IOL NewsMore than 100 civilians were injured in clashes in Algiers during mass protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term.
Read more »
PICS: Timeline of Meghan's royal pregnancy | IOL EntertainmentHere is a timeline of some major events Meghan has attended during her pregnancy:
Read more »
PICS: Students across the globe skip class to demand action on climate | IOL NewsStudents in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide skipped class in protest over their governments' failure to act against global warming.
Read more »
PICS & VIDEO: Shark exclusion net keeps Fish Hoek beach safe | IOL NewsThe Shark Spotters Net Crew's management of the shark exclusion net at Fish Hoek is keeping the beach safe for locals and tourists throughout summer.
Read more »
PICS: Support for Gugu Ncube as she appears over Union Buildings nude protest | IOL NewsGugu Ncube - the Zimbabwean woman who was arrested during a 'naked protest' at the Union Buildings in Pretoria - appeared ...
Read more »
Western Cape police seize mandrax worth R1.2m, arrest two | IOL NewsTwo suspects were arrested in Delft, Western Cape, on Thursday, and drugs worth over R1 million seized, police have said.
Read more »
Cape Town: A Tale of Two Cities | IOL NewsOPINION: CapeTown is a playground for those who can afford its exorbitant residential prices, but a desolate space for the poverty-stricken masses, writes Sedick Crombie. via Voices360
Read more »
Two more teens arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of #MondeorHigh pupil | IOL NewsTwo 15-year-old suspects believed to be involved in the murder of a Mondeor High School learner were arrested, police said in a statement.
Read more »