Police arrested a suspected ivory trafficker in Bulawayo after finding him with an elephant tusk.
Officers detained Blessed Matibenga, 29, at Amakhosi Service Station on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. The arrest occurred on January 31, 2025, following a tip from the public.
Police discovered the raw, unmarked tusk hidden inside a white sack. Matibenga had been searching for buyers when authorities intercepted him.
Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest. The case adds to ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking in the region.
Officers detained Blessed Matibenga, 29, at Amakhosi Service Station on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. The arrest occurred on January 31, 2025, following a tip from the public.
Police discovered the raw, unmarked tusk hidden inside a white sack. Matibenga had been searching for buyers when authorities intercepted him.
Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest. The case adds to ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking in the region.
