The Hawks arrested a Hartbeespoort man for allegedly being in the possession of lion skins and drugs. (Supplied by Hawks)A 23-year-old man was arrested in Hartbeesfontein in North West on Friday for allegedly being in possession of three lion skins and an array of narcotics. According to spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso, police were following up information when they searched a house in Tigane where they found three lion skins, Mandrax tablets, half- and full-moon drugs (crack cocaine) and packets of dagga. "The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Hartbeesfontein Magistrate's Court, where he will be charged under Section 57(1) of [the] NEMBA Act – possession of illicit animal skins. He will further be charged for the illegal possession of drugs," Rikhotso said.

Source: News 24 May 04, 2020 07:41 UTC