A U.S. national has been arrested in South Africa on wildlife trafficking and firearms charges, South African authorities have announced. PHOTO: A rhinoceros wakes up after being darted to fit new anti poaching measures at Buffalo Kloof game reserve, April 5, 2023, outside Gqeberha, South Africa. Derek Lewitton appeared Wednesday in Namakgale Magistrate's Court in Limpopo and was formally charged with alleged wildlife trafficking and firearms offenses. He is also charged under South Africa's National Environmental Management Act for his alleged possession of, and restricted activities with, rhino horn specimens. US national arrested in South Africa on wildlife trafficking, weapons charges originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News December 30, 2023 10:20 UTC