South African police arrest six suspects for illegal rhino horn trade destined for Asia.

South African police have arrested six suspects, aged 49 to 84, for their involvement in an illegal rhino horn trafficking scheme. The syndicate defrauded authorities by obtaining permits to trade horns domestically while channeling them to illegal markets in Southeast Asia. The scheme involved 964 rhino horns, and the suspects face charges including fraud, theft, and environmental law violations. The investigation, spanning seven years, was supported by multiple agencies and marks a significant blow against international wildlife crime.