Man Arrested for Alleged Possession of Pangolin Skins Valued at N$100,000

A man is expected to appear in the Ohangwena Magistrate’s Court tomorrow after being arrested for allegedly possessing protected pangolin skins valued at approximately N$100,000 without the required permit.

According to the police, the suspect was arrested on Friday at Ohamaala-Edundja village in the Ohangwena Region after officers allegedly found him in possession of the illegal wildlife products.

The suspect remains in police custody while investigations into the matter continue.