A joint law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of an alleged wildlife trafficker, for the illegal export of 50 eggs concealed in their hand luggage.
A joint law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of an alleged wildlife trafficker after 50 eggs were found concealed in his hand luggage.
The arrest was effected at the OR Tambo International Airport.
According to AFP, if convicted, the suspect could face up to 10 years in prison or a 10 million rand ($627,000) fine or both.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the eggs are from a protected parrot species. The arrest of the Thai national follows a similar case last month, when 418 eggs were seized.
