Three suspects nabbed with protected plants worth R3.5 million
THREE suspects were arrested by the Nieuwoudtville police after they were found in possession of protected plants with an estimated black market value of R3.5 million.
Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Sergio Kock said Nieuwoudtville SAPS Visible Policing, Nieuwoudtville Detectives and Oorlogskloof Nature Conservation personnel caught the suspects “red-handed” with 518 Clavias maribilius plants and 29 Clavias maribilius seeds in Nieuwoudtville on February 6.
“The suspects are 23, 41 and 47 years old respectively and will appear in the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court soon,” said Kock.
The provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Koliswa Otola, commended the Nieuwoudtville SAPS, the Oorlogskloof Nature Conservation team and community members for their efforts in combating crime.
