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In the second operation in the Phalaborwa section – north of the Park, a further three suspects were arrested and one wounded and is receiving medical attention under police guard. A rifle, ammunition and illegal hunting equipment were also recovered.

According to SANParks spokesperson, Reynold Thakhuli, these arrests follow a full month of successful operations, resulting in 28 suspected poachers being taken into custody for the month of April alone. “The latest arrests bring the total for the year within the KNP to 62 arrests.”

He said SANParks together with its partners SA Police Services and SA National Defense Force are focused on winning this war at all costs… “and we will leave nothing to chance in protecting our rhino in this iconic park and in our other national parks,” said Thakhuli.

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South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communication

Media enquiries:
Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli
General Manager: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations, SANParks
Tel: 012 426 5203 Cell: 073 373 4999
Email: [email protected]

Paul Daphne
Head of Communications, SANParks
Tel: 012 426 5072 Cell: 082 806 5409
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