Poachers caught near Windhoek

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Two poachers were caught near Windhoek last week in possession of oryx and kudu carcasses.

A resident who had spotted suspicious movement in the hills near his home on Thursday morning alerted several neighbourhood watch groups and a police unit.

According to those involved, two of the four occupants of the car fled with a rifle. Two suspects, Derick Brokerhoff (47) and Rooinasie Markus (27), were arrested on the spot. According to those involved, they were found in possession of unskinned carcasses of an oryx and a kudu, valued at a total of N$8 000 as well as a box of ammunition for a Remington rifle.

A case of illegal hunting and possession has been opened against the suspects.

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-22

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