Barely a fortnight after Mangochi Police Station arrested four men for possessing three pieces of Elephant ivory, the law enforcers have again apprehended a 50-year old man for illegal possession of specimen of endangered species contrary to Section 110(b) of National Parks and Wildlife Act.
The suspect has been identified as Wyson Akim from Kapire Village, Traditional Authority Chilipa in Mangochi.
On July 29, 2022 Mangochi Police detectives were tipped by members of the public that the said suspect was possessing pieces of elephant ivory at Chiponde Trading Centre.
The officers in conjunction with Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit rushed to the scene and arrested the suspect in one of the resthouses in the area after being found with nine pieces of raw ivory which were wrapped in a black plastic bag.
The suspect is claiming to have acquired the specimen from Mozambique.
He will appear before court after investigations are completed.
Meanwhile, police wish to thank members of the public for their continued support in the fight against crime including wildlife crime in the district.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO-Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999 706 525
Email:mamateps1152@gmail.com
Website: www.police.gov.mw