8 suspects arrested in connection with rhinoceros poaching in Namibia


  • World
  • Friday, 14 Apr 2023

WINDHOEK, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibian authorities have arrested several suspects in connection with rhinoceros poaching incidents in the country's Etosha National Park and surrounding areas, an official said Thursday.

At least eight suspects were apprehended during two separate operations, according to Romeo Muyunda, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism.

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