The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) at Divundu arrested a 31-year-old man after he was allegedly found in possession of two elephant tusks.
The man was arrested Friday night at the Buffalo checkpoint in Mukwe.
NamPol crime investigations coordinator in the Kavango East Region, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu on Sunday told Nampa that the suspect was arrested at the checkpoint during a special operation.
The man has been charged with possession and dealing in controlled wildlife products.
The value of the tusks have not yet been determined.
The suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday while police investigations continue.
(NAMPA)
Source: The Namibian Press Agency
