Poaching suspect appears in court

A 39-year-old suspected poacher who was arrested after he was found with rhino horns and an illegal gun and ammunition will appear in court today, North West police said.

Nature Conservation game rangers spotted the accused and two other suspects exiting the Pilanesberg Game Reserve in a Mazda bakkie.

A car chase ensued and one of the suspects was arrested. The other two managed to escape. – ANA