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Rhino horn man arrested

Johannesburg - A Mozambican man has been arrested for possession of rhino horn in Tonga, Mpumalanga police said on Friday.

He was arrested on Thursday after police received information about a man with rhino horns in a house, said Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

"Upon arrival at the house, police spotted two men, one fitting the description given to them and carrying a bag," he said.

One man fled and the other was arrested. Police found the rhino horn in the bag.

The man was due to appear in court soon.

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