Two people are due to appear in court this week after being arrested for being in the possession of 167 rhino horns.
The Hawks said the men, aged 57 and 61 were arrested on Saturday near Brits in North West following a tip-off.
Spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, said the two were travelling from a coastal province when they were arrested.
He said their vehicle was intercepted in the Hartbeespoort Dam area where the rhino horns worth a substantial amount of money were seized.
Mulaudzi said the rhino horns were destined for the South East Asian markets.
"Rigorous investigations on the two suspects, as well as the value of the horns are still ongoing.
- African News Agency (ANA)
