Rundu - A former police officer and an employee of the Namibia Wildlife Resort were arrested on Thursday for possession of two rhino horns.
The Namibian Police Force's (NamPol) acting Crime Investigations Coordinator for Kavango East, Detective Chief Inspector Chrispin Mubebo said on Friday that members of the public had informed the police about the two men who were allegedly looking for potential buyers for the horns.
The two were arrested at a local shebeen in Rundu. They have been charged with contravening the Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act (Act no 9) of 2008.
“Possession of wildlife products is a very serious offence. We will not have mercy on whoever is found with it. The law will deal with you accordingly,” Mubebo said. He warned members of the public to refrain from such activities as they would be caught. The two are expected to appear in the Rundu Magistrate's Court next week.
African News Agency