Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Thai national arrested for illegal rhino trading


Andiswa Mkosi
28 March 2012


Yesterday the Hawks arrested a Thai National in Johannesburg at the Thai Emperors Palace in connection with illegal rhino horn trading.


Spokesperson of the Revenue Service Adrian Lackay says the arrest comes after a thorough investigation into the unlawful trade in rhino horn internationally.


The suspect had 21-thousand-Rands in cash on him.


He is believed to be the fourth suspect in a big syndicate, including another two Thai nationals and Free State game farm owner Marnus Steyl.

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