Three suspects accused of illegally selling rhino horns in Swellendam in the Western Cape are set to make their next court appearance on the 11th of July.
The trio made their first court appearance on Friday after being arrested last week Wednesday.
Illegally selling rhino horns
They were found in possession of rhinoceros horns worth more than R250,000.
Hawks’ spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, said: “The three accused, Christopher Farret (35), Shaun Barties (41) and Cheslyn Whitebooi (45) appeared in the Swellendam Magistrates Court, and their matter was postponed to 11 July 2025 for bail information and formal bail application. All three accused were remanded in custody.”
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