Vryheid police officers acted on information regarding the suspects who were traveling in a vehicle believed to be loaded with rhino horns.
The identified vehicle was spotted driving along the R34 traveling towards Vryheid and a high-speed chase ensued.
The vehicle was then intercepted near Klipfontein Dam. Two men, aged 51 and 64, were found in a vehicle and a search was conducted.
Upon searching a vehicle, police found a rifle inside the engine as well as two rhino horns wrapped in black plastic.
Both suspects were placed under arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of rhino horns.
A carcass of a rhino was found at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park.
It was established that the recovered firearm was stolen at Kabega Park in Eastern Cape.
The preliminary investigation conducted by police revealed that a 51-year-old suspect was out on parole for charges of attempted murder and robbery that were opened in Camperdown.
The other suspect is wanted on other cases committed in other provinces….
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