Shorts: Two arrested for harvesting protected plants
A police intelligence-led operation in the Arandis area uncovered an illegal harvesting site where protected indigenous plants were being collected without permits.
During the operation, officers discovered a camping site where a large number of protected plant species had been harvested. A search of the area led to the confiscation of 55 Adenia pechuelli (Elephant Foot plants) and 5 Commiphora dinteri (Namib Corkwood plants). The total value of the seized plants is yet to be determined.
Two Namibian male suspects, aged 33 and 37, were arrested for violating multiple environmental laws, including harvesting forest produce without a permit and picking indigenous protected plants without authorisation, as outlined in the Forest Act 12/2001 (amended by Act 13/2005) and the Nature Conservation Ordinance 4/1975. They also face charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 29/2004.
A third suspect managed to flee the scene but has been identified. Police investigations are ongoing.
During the operation, officers discovered a camping site where a large number of protected plant species had been harvested. A search of the area led to the confiscation of 55 Adenia pechuelli (Elephant Foot plants) and 5 Commiphora dinteri (Namib Corkwood plants). The total value of the seized plants is yet to be determined.
Two Namibian male suspects, aged 33 and 37, were arrested for violating multiple environmental laws, including harvesting forest produce without a permit and picking indigenous protected plants without authorisation, as outlined in the Forest Act 12/2001 (amended by Act 13/2005) and the Nature Conservation Ordinance 4/1975. They also face charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 29/2004.
A third suspect managed to flee the scene but has been identified. Police investigations are ongoing.
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