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Rhino poaching in Mozambique's Gaza Province

Overview

Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) apprehended a 38-year-old suspect following the poaching of a rhinoceros in the Massingir district of Gaza Province. The operation, conducted in coordination with reserve rangers, involved a raid on a residence that resulted in the seizure of four firearms, an axe, and two vehicles.

While one suspect is in custody, authorities are actively pursuing three other individuals involved in the incident. Carlos Macuácua, head of the PRM Public Relations Department in Gaza, confirmed that efforts to locate the fugitives are ongoing. This incident represents the second poaching case resolved by authorities in Gaza province this year.

Entities

Nampula · Massingir District · Serviço Nacional de Investigação Criminal · Polícia da República de Moçambique · Gaza Province

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Mozambique police arrest one suspect after rhino poaching

    Mozambican police have detained one suspect and are searching for three others following the poaching of a rhinoceros in Kruger National Park in Gaza Province.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Mozambique police detain suspect in Maputo entrepreneur kidnapping

    Mozambican authorities have detained a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind a 2023 kidnapping of an entrepreneur in Maputo, as part of an intensified crackdown on criminal networks.

Sources

cartamz.com · jornalmz.com · ngani.co.mz · noticias.co.mz · rn.co.mz