Central SA
Four arrested for illegal possession of succulents─── 08:17 Wed, 15 Jun 2022
Four men were arrested in Kuruman in the Northern Cape for being in possession of millions of rands' worth of protected succulent plant species.
According to a provincial police spokesperson, Mosimaneotsile Letsapa, members of the Kuruman Stock Theft Unit received a tip-off, and with the assistance of the Kuruman Neighbourhood Watch and Rhino Security, successfully intercepted the four suspects on the N14 on Tuesday. The suspects were driving a bakkie and truck containing succulent plants with an estimated value of R3,5 million.
In a press statement, it was further explained that the case was handed over to the Hawks for further investigations. The suspects are expected to appear in the Kuruman Magistrate's Court soon.
