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Ten suspects found in possession of protected plant species to appear in court

Ten suspects found in possession of protected plant species will appear in the Upington Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon.

The suspects, who are aged between 24 and 37 years, were arrested in Upington by the police’s stock theft and endangered species unit this weekend.

The plant species are said to be valued at around R400,000.

The police’s Mohale Ramatsebe said: “The commander has commended the police and crime intelligence for the arrest and investigations are continuing.”

-EWN

In other news – Does it come with food? – R940 000 Smeg Fridge leaves Somizi in shock

It is no secret that Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung loves the finner things in life, which is super as he can afford it thanks to his illustrious career. The personality who has a SMEG kitchen made a quick stop into the store to get a Dolce and Gabbana kettle and toaster.

Somizi

While he was there he saw a beautiful fridge and enquired about its price. The sales lady said it cost a whopping R940 000 rand to which Somizi quipped with: Learn More