Rhino Horn Trafficking South Africa

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John Hume (left) and his co-accused in court. (@CrimeWatch_RSA/X)

DIRECTORATE FOR PRIORITY CRIME INVESTIGATION

Controversial rhino breeder John Hume in dock on charges of rhino horn trafficking

Hume and five others, including his lawyer Izak du Toit, were granted bail on Tuesday

Sheree Bega

The Hawks has cracked a transnational wildlife trafficking syndicate at the centre of one of South Africa’s biggest rhino horns fraud schemes. Photo: Supplied

HAWKS RHINO HORN ARRESTS

Hawks bust rhino trafficking syndicate linked to 964 horns

The arrests are the result of a seven-year investigation

Sheree Bega