The Pietermaritzburg Flying Squad and K9 Unit conducted a joint operation on Friday, 2 October 2020, at 06:55 on the N3 freeway Southbound on Orthmann Road.
Whilst they were busy with their duties, they spotted a black BMW vehicle travelling on the N3 freeway Southbound. The vehicle was searched and a rhino horn, which weighed 1,2kg, was found. The value of the rhino horn is R1,2 million. The vehicle that was used in the commission of the crime was seized by police.
A 30-year-old suspect was placed under arrest and was charged for possession of a rhino horn. He will appear at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on 5 October 2020.
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