Criminals abandon bag of elephant teeth, Police launch manhunt
Barely a week after Katuli Police in Mangochi arrested three notorious ex-convicts and recovered assorted stolen items, the same Police are hunting for two unknown criminals whom they bursted but immediately bolted dumping a sack bag containing animal specimen believed to be elephant teeth.
The incident occured on the night of September 11, 2021 at Mponda Village, Traditional Authority Katuli in the district.
It is reported that officers were tipped by members of the community that two strangers were roaming around the said village on a motorcycle whilst carrying the bag.
Detectives rushed to the area and intercepted the duo. Upon being stopped, the duo sped off into a nearby bush enroute to Mozambique and dropped the bag which the pillion passenger carried on his head.
After a thorough search in the bag, the officers found pieces of animal specimen believed to be elephant teeth.
Meanwhile, National Parks and Wildlife department has been informed for identification and Police are still on the ground to arrest the suspects.
Police in the district wish to thank members of the public for their continued support in the fight against wildlife crimes.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO-Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999 706 525
Email:mamateps1152@gmail.com