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Two Mozambican nationals facing charges in South Africa over the possession of rhino horns and shark fins have lost their bid for bail and will stand trial in October.
Hawks spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Captain Dineo Lucy, says the father and son will be be back in court on 28 October.
“The father and son duo, Alberto Ernesto Nharreluga, aged 47, and Alberto Ernesto Nharreluga (Junior), aged 27) were arrested in April 2019 after being found in possession of two rhino horns and shark fins,” she said.
“The rhino horns and shark fins were found by members of [the South African Police Service] flying squad on the N4 next to Belfast, hidden inside their vehicle while the two were travelling from Mozambique to Gauteng.”
She said during the arrest, the pair tried to bribe the police officers.
“Their trial on both alleged crimes, possession of endangered species and corruption, will kick off on 28 October this year in the Middelburg Regional Court while they are remanded in custody,” said Sekgotodi.
- African News Agency (ANA)
