3 suspected rhino poachers appear
2013-01-17 18:24
Johannesburg - Three suspected rhino poachers charged
with possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition appeared in the Phalaborwa
Magistrate's Court on Thursday, Limpopo police said.
Thomas Mogalaka, 32, and Madala Ndlovu, 20, were granted
bail of R1 000 each.
However, Boy Mahlangu, 43, was denied bail and remained
in custody, as his citizenship had yet to be verified, said police spokesperson
Ronel Otto.
She said more charges could be added as investigations
continued.
"...The rhino poaching charges were not added,
because no rhino was shot and dehorned."
They were arrested on Tuesday by police who set up
roadblocks in the Majeje area, near Phalaborwa, after a tip-off.
Police searched the their Toyota Corolla and found a .303
hunting rifle with ammunition, a silencer, and an axe.
The vehicle was seized.
- SAPA
