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South Africa moves against rhino horn traffickers

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This development comes amid growing concerns about wildlife crime. In 2024, 516 rhinos were poached across Africa, highlighting the urgent need for robust anti-trafficking measures

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  • Six people, including conservationist George Hume, were arrested in South Africa.
  • The arrests are linked to a major rhino horn trafficking syndicate. 11s
  • A seven-year investigation by the Specialized Arcs unit led to the arrests. 15s
  • The group allegedly used fraudulent permits to obtain and export 964 rhino horns. 25s
  • Suspects were granted bail, with amounts ranging from R2,000 to R100,000. 41s
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