The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old suspect for allegedly trading in a pangolin.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday 16 June 2020, after information surfaced that he intended selling a pangolin which is an endangered species. A sting operation resulted in the suspect being arrested after he was found in possession of the said pangolin.
The suspect is expected to appear at the Upington Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to face charges in contravention of the Immigration Act and the Endangered Species Act.
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