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South African Police Service (Pretoria)

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October 03
South Africa: Man Arrested for Possession of Abalone Worth an Estimated R1.5 Million in Table View
On Thursday, 03 October 2019, members of Table View Crime Prevention Unit received information from the community that a white BMW X5 was illegally transporting abalone in the… Read more »
August 15
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested for Dealing in Rhino Horns
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation deployed an integrated team of experts to execute search warrants in Gauteng in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, on Thursday, 15… Read more »
August 12
South Africa: Poachers in Court for Over R3.9 Million Worth of Abalone
Zhengiang WU (32) and David Jonas (20) appeared at Hermanus Magistrates court last week Thursday facing a charge of operating an illicit abalone drying facility. Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested in Hermanus With Abalone Valued More Than R3.9 Million
A crime intelligence joint operation on 2019-08-06 between Western Cape Hawks, Crime Intelligence and DAFF led to the arrest of two foreign nationals aged 20 and 32 on 06 August… Read more »
August 02
South Africa: Convicted Wildlife Poachers Back in Court for Sentencing
Four convicted poachers are expected to appear at Khayelitsha Regional Court for sentencing today. Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Hawks Deals a Major Blow to Suspected Drug Dealers and Rhino Horn Smugglers
The Hawks' South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), Serious Organised Crime, Crime Intelligence and Ekurhuleni Metro Police SWAT team have struck a major blow to… Read more »
May 02
South Africa: Poacher Sentenced to 22 Years, Another Killed in Shootout
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma hailed a team of law enforcement, NPA and the judiciary for their efforts in ensuring that a… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Hawks Arrest Three for Dealing in Rhino Horns
Three suspects are expected to appear at the Randburg Magistrate Court today for dealing in rhino horns as well contravention of endangered species regulations. Read more »
December 06, 2018
South Africa: Water Safety Tips When Swimming
Members of the public are warned to be extra-cautious while swimming at the sea, dams, rivers or swimming pools. This warning comes after a number of people have drowned recently… Read more »
November 26, 2018
South Africa: Eight Suspects Arrested for Illegal Possession of Lion Bones, Meat and Tiger's Hide
An intelligence driven operation conducted by the Hawks' North West Serious Organised Crime Unit assisted by Crime intelligence, Klerksdorp TRT, Potchefstroom flying squad and the… Read more »
September 20, 2018
South Africa: Hawks Arrest Another Suspect in a Rhino Horns Syndicate Case
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has arrested yet another suspect with alleged links to the key six member rhino horns syndicate that was rounded up in Mpumalanga… Read more »
July 05, 2018
South Africa: Police Investigating Inquest After Toddler Fell Into a Latrine Toilet
The police in Seshego are investigating the death of a 3-year-old toddler after he allegedly fell into a pit toilet. Read more »
May 25, 2018
South Africa: Police Condemn the Killing of Lions and a Tiger
The South African Police Service in Limpopo are condemning in the strongest possible terms the resurfacing of incidents of illegal poaching of protected species. Read more »
May 21, 2018
South Africa: Court Update On Three Nabbed Suspected Rhino Poachers
The three arrested suspects in this matter have today appeared before the Hoedspruit Periodical Court for possession of endangered species (rhino body parts). Read more »
April 16, 2018
South Africa: Illegal Poachers Intercepted
The South African Police Service is still winning the fight against illegal poaching wherever it manifests itself. Read more »
January 29, 2018
South Africa: Phola SAPS Investigating Concealment of Birth Case After Newborn Found in Sewer Pipe
Members of the South African Police Service at Phola, near Ogies are looking for the unknown mother of a newly born baby boy who was found dumped in a sewage system soon after… Read more »
January 22, 2018
South Africa: Hawks Deal a Blow to Rhino Horn Dealers
Five members of an alleged syndicate that deal in rhino horns are out on bail following their arrest by the Mpumalnga Hawks. Read more »
January 11, 2018
South Africa: Seven Suspects Arrested for Dealing and Possession of Rhino Horns
As part of strengthening the fight against rhino poaching and protecting the endangered species, the Kuruman Flying Squad and Stock Theft Units arrested seven suspects yesterday,… Read more »
November 26, 2017
South Africa: Suspects Arrested for Possession of Protected Wildlife in Nuwerus
Western Cape: The continuous vehicle checkpoints to boost safety during the Festive Season paid off on 2017-11-24 at about 15:30. Stop and search operations yielded success for the… Read more »
South Africa: The Joint Operation Is Still On Searching for an Escaped Lion
The Joint search operation is still ongoing in and around Geaorges Valley and Makgobaskloof areas looking for an escaped lion. Read more »

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