The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Customs, and Environmental Affairs seized 17 rhino horns from a warehouse in Kempton Park on Monday, December 14.
Authorities received an intelligence tip off relating to a suspicious consignment dropped off at the warehouse in a crate. The cargo was marked as chicken food mixture and was en route to Kuala Lumpur.
The South African Police Services released a statement and said: ‘Upon searching the consignment, authorities found a large blue geyser and discovered seventeen big and small rhino horns weighing about 72.40kg wrapped in foil. Police are following on information regarding the suspect’s identity.’
The crate marked as chicken food mix.
An authority member removing the lid of the container.
Rhino horns covered in plastic and mixed in with chicken feed.
The amount of these horns is undisclosed.
Pictures: SAPS
