Media Release: 28 Rhino Poaching Suspects Arrested in KNP in April

In the second operation in the Phalaborwa section â north of the Park, a further three suspects were arrested and one wounded and is receiving medical attention under police guard. A rifle, ammunition and illegal hunting equipment were also recovered.Â

According to SANParks spokesperson, Reynold Thakhuli, these arrests follow a full month of successful operations, resulting in 28 suspected poachers being taken into custody for the month of April alone. âThe latest arrests bring the total for the year within the KNP to 62 arrests.âÂ

He said SANParks together with its partners SA Police Services and SA National Defense Force are focused on winning this war at all costsâ¦ âand we will leave nothing to chance in protecting our rhino in this iconic park and in our other national Â parks,â said Thakhuli.



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South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate CommunicationÂ

Media enquiries: Â Â Â

Reynold âReyâ Thakhuli

General Manager: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations, SANParks

Tel: 012 426 5203 Cell: 073 373 4999

Email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.orgÂ

Paul Daphne

Head of Communications, SANParks

Tel: 012 426 5072 Cell: 082 806 5409

Email:Â paul.daphne@sanparks.orgÂ

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