Namibian arrested for 13 tusks gets bail

The two Angolans who were arrested this week for trying to sell 13 elephant tusks in the Kavango East Region were refused bail, while the Namibian accused was granted bail of N$2 000. The three men were arrested during a joint operation by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Namibian Police in the Kavango East Region on Tuesday night. Thirteen elephant tusks were found in their possession. The two Angolans, Alex Andriano Dighogho and Mushongo Marcus Uukushe, and the Namibian, Moyo Haingura Matheus, appeared before the Rundu Magistrate's Court yesterday. All three suspects were charged with possession of controlled wildlife products. The Angolans were also charged with contravening the Immigration Control Act, as they had entered Namibia illegally. Their next court appearance will be on 23 February. The joint operation was a response to a tip-off from members of the public. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at about 23:45 at Tjova village in the Mukwe District in Kavango East. The village is located about 55km from Divundu. Two other suspects, who are also believed to be Angolans, apparently fled to Angola. The police have appealed for information that could lead to their arrest. ELLANIE SMIT

Namibian arrested for 13 tusks gets bail

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-23

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Namibian arrested for 13 tusks gets bail

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