1 alleged poacher killed and thee others arrested

Athenkosi Mvane
25 May 2013

Three alleged rhino poachers were arrested at the Phinda Game reserve. 

The fourth suspect died during a shoot-out between the suspects and the police. 

Police found a 458 caliber pistol and a hunting rifle fitted with a silencer was found in possession of the suspects. 

Kwa-Zulu-Natal Police Spokesperson Captain Thulani Zwane said members followed on information they had received, while they were at the game reserve they saw four suspects with guns in their hands.

It is believed that the suspects opened fire on the police officials who then responded fatally wounding one suspect leaving another wounded.

“The second suspect who was wounded was taken to hospital under police guard; two other suspects were arrested and charged  for possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, attempted murder and trespassing” Zwane added.