Cape Town – A 37-year-old man named Duston Henrico has been released on R5 000 bail after being arrested in Springbok, Northern Cape, for possessing over 23 reptiles, including snakes and geckos.
The arrest, made earlier this week, was a result of a joint operation involving the Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and Springbok K9 Unit.
“A joint operation involving the Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and Springbok K9 Unit secured an arrest and the recovery of several alleged endangered reptiles.
#sapsNC A joint operation involving the Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and Springbok K9 Unit secured an arrest and the recovery of several alleged endangered reptiles. A man (37) was arrested and charged for the possession of endangered wild animals without a… pic.twitter.com/Tt7rJ6bBsp
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 20, 2023
“On 19 December 2023, the team followed up on information received and searched a premises and a vehicle where they discovered sixteen containers with 23 reptiles.
“Duston Gregory Henrico, was arrested and charged under the Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act,” police spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers said.
He said the accused will return to court next month.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
