Police arrest three for the illegal possession of endangered plants valued at R500,000 in the N Cape
Police arrest suspects aged between 31 and 39 and recover endangered plants worth approximately R500 000-00 on 24 February 2025 after intercepting a truck.Police in the Namakwa region of the Northern Cape have arrested three suspects for the illegal possession of endangered plants valued at approximately R500,000.
Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted a truck travelling from Leliefontein towards Kamieskroon. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 30 bags containing 1 309 endangered plants. Provincial police spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers says, “About 30 bags containing 1 309 alleged endangered plants were recovered and trucks seized as it was utilized in the commission of a crime. The trio, aged 31, 32, and 39 years old, all from the Western Cape, were arrested and will appear in court on charges of illegal possession of endangered plants.
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