Hawks nab 6 suspects believed to be part of pangolin syndicate in Kyalami Investigators found them on Wednesday in the Kyalami area where they were in the process of looking for a buyer for one of the vulnerable animals. FILE: Aside from the live pangolin, the Hawks also seized cars and cell phones. Picture: SAPoliceService/Twitter
JOHANNESBURG - The Hawks have arrested six people believed to be part of a syndicate dealing in pangolin.
Investigators found them on Wednesday in the Kyalami area where they were in the process of looking for a buyer for one of the vulnerable animals.
Aside from the live pangolin, the Hawks also seized cars and cell phones.
During the operation, police seized a live pangolin, as well as two vehicles and several cellphones.
The group will face charges of dealing in and possession of a pangolin in contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act. They were expected to appear in the Midrand Magistrate s Court on Friday.
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