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Media Release: Arrest of field ranger for contraband cannabis
South African National Parks (SANParks) on Friday, 27 November 2020, announced the arrest of a SANParks field ranger based at Stolsnek Ranger Section in the Kruger National Park (KNP). The arrest of the field ranger came after a quantity of contraband (cannabis) was discovered in his possession during the ongoing investigation process being carried out by the South African Police Services and SANParks into the disappearance of field ranger Checkers Mashego, who went missing on the 17th November 2020.
The KNP Managing Executive, Mr Gareth Coleman, has reiterated the organization's full commitment and continuous efforts in support of the South African Police Services and the local community to determine the whereabouts of field ranger Mashego.
The field ranger appeared in court in connection with the confiscated contraband.
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Communications & Marketing Department – Kruger National Park
Media Enquiries
Isaac Phaahla
GM: Communications and Marketing, KNP
Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell 083 673 6974
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