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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Four people have been arrested for attempting to sell a pangolin at a North West mall.<\/p>\n

The Hawks swooped on the four people – aged between 33 and 59-years-old – in Mahikeng on Friday while they were attempting to sell the endangered animal for R250 000.<\/p>\n

Pangolins are under threat from illegal trafficking networks and considered one of the world’s most smuggled mammals.<\/p>\n

Conservationists estimated that around 100 000 pangolins were smuggled each year. They are considered a delicacy in some Asian cultures and also used in traditional medicine, despite being protected under an international treaty.<\/p>\n

Pangolins threatened by criminal networks in southern Africa<\/p>\n

The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit responded to a tip-off about the alleged wildlife smugglers, who were reportedly looking for a buyer for the pangolin, said Hawks spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso.<\/p>\n

“The suspects were arrested at the Crossing Mall in Mahikeng, where the pangolin was found in the suspects’ vehicle. The vehicle was seized for further investigation,” said Rikhotso.<\/p>\n

The pangolin had been taken to a place of safety, said Rikhotso.<\/p>\n

The four suspects are due to appear at the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Monday. They face charges of wildlife trafficking under the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act.<\/p>\n

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