GAUTENG – A multi-disciplinary approach driven operation by Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Customs, and Environmental Affairs resulted in a valuable seizure of seventeen rhino horns at a warehouse in Kempton Park yesterday.
Authorities received intelligence regarding a suspicious consignment dropped off at a warehouse in a crate declared as a chicken food mixture destined for Kuala Lumpur.
Upon searching the consignment, authorities found a large blue geyser and discovered seventeen big and small rhino horns weighing about 72.40kg wrapped in foil.
Police are following on information regarding the suspect’s identity.
Seventeen sizable rhino horns confiscated and suspect sought https://t.co/etGx0tPO3f#ArriveAlive #RhinoHorns #Hawks @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/8nNa5oGNit
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 15, 2020
