Two Nile crocodiles seized from residence in Springs

Two Nile crocodiles seized from residence in Springs

Two Nile crocodiles allegedly kept without permits have been seized from a property in Springs, Gauteng, following a multi-agency operation involving law enforcement and animal welfare officials. The raid took place on Monday after authorities received information that two tortoises and two crocodiles were allegedly being kept illegally at a residence. Search warrant Members from the Tshwane K9 Unit, Gauteng Department of Environment, Vereenigin…

Two Pet Crocodiles Found At House In Springs : The Africa

Two Nile crocodiles seemingly kept as pets have been confiscated by law enforcement officials. A warrant was issued by the Springs magistrates court to enter and search the property, and this was ex

Shock as cops find crocodiles at kasi home!

The operation followed information that two tortoises and two crocodiles were allegedly being kept without permits.

"South Africa is a movie": SAPS confiscates two crocodiles during Springs home raid, SA stunned

The SAPS and the SPCA raided a Springs residence, seizing two Nile crocodiles kept illegally for over two years after a tip-off, but the owner was not found.

Two Nile crocodiles 'kept like pets' confiscated from Springs home

Police have removed two crocodiles from the backyard of a Springs home after they had allegedly been kept illegally in a steel cage with a small blue splash pool, as though they were pets. The 1.48m and 1.7m reptiles were reportedly kept there for more than two years without the required permits. Police said they found the two Nile crocodiles during a raid on Monday.  The raid was carried out with the Tshwane K9 unit, the Gauteng environment dep…

Crocodiles found in steel enclosure during Springs raid

Two live Nile crocodiles allegedly kept without permits for more than two years have been seized from a property in Springs, east of Johannesburg, following a multi-agency operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS).