South Africa
Poachers allegedly shoot at tourists in Jozini dam─── 09:23 Sat, 14 Jan 2023
Police are investigating cases of attempted murder following an incident in which alleged poachers reportedly shot at a group of tourists at Jozini in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
According to SABC News, police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says a group of people, including tourists, were wildlife sightseeing on a boat when unknown suspects started shooting at the animals and later started shooting towards the boat.
“Reports indicate that a group of people, including tourists, were on a wildlife sightseeing on a boat when unknown suspects started shooting at the animals. It is also reported that because they were being watched, the suspects allegedly shot randomly at the boat. No one was injured and police are investigating.
In December 2022, nine suspects were arrested for fraud and corruption related to the poaching of rhinos. They were arrested following a multidisciplinary operation conducted by the Hawks in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Limpopo.
