Manhunt launched for suspected rhino poachers
Police are searching for suspected rhino poachers who fled from police in KwaMsane in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Earlier today, officers spotted a vehicle on the N2.
The occupants abandoned the car and ran into nearby bushes when they saw police.
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Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says the vehicle was searched.
“Police officers searched the vehicle and recovered an unlicensed 303 rifle with ten rounds of ammunition, three knives and rope.”
“It is suspected that that vehicle belongs to rhino poachers and investigation are in progress to trace the occupants of the vehicle," she says.
