Members of Upington Highway patrol have arrested a male suspect in connection with possession of Endangered Species.
Police got information about the suspect yesterday and it was operationalized. The suspect was found at a hiking spot in Upington hitchhiking 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.