Man arrested for possession of pangolin skin, Upington

South African Police Service

Man arrested for possession of pangolin skin, Upington
Man arrested for possession of pangolin skin, Upington. Photo: SAPS

Members of Upington Highway patrol have arrested a male suspect in connection with possession of Endangered Species.

Police got information about the suspect on 13 January 2021 and it was operationalized. The suspect was found at a hiking spot in Upington hitch hiking to Olifantshoek. He was searched and pangolin skin was found in his luggage. It is valued at about R108 750, 00, weighing 2, 05 kg.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Upington Magistrates Court soon.

Police investigation continues.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service