The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation assisted by the Rustenburg Public Order Policing and Crime Intelligence arrested a 40-year-old man in Rustenburg on Thursday, 29 June 2023, for alleged theft of 51 rhino horns.
His arrest follows an investigation into a break-in at the North West Parks Board in the early hours of Monday, 26 June 2023, where 51 rhino horns were reportedly stolen.
Information led the team to a house at Boitekong in Rustenburg where a 40-year-old man was found.
He was subsequently arrested and charged with business burglary.
Five vehicles, suspected to have been used in the commission of the crime; a Range Rover, Land Rover, BMW, Nissan X-Trail and Honda Civic were confiscated for further investigation.
The suspect is due to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on 3 July 2023 facing a charge of business burglary.
