Month: September 2021 Posts

Chinese national sentenced to 14 years in prison in Malawi

Sep 28, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The kingpin of one of Southern Africa’s most prolific wildlife trafficking syndicates, Lin Yun Hua, was today sentenced to 14 years in prison in Malawi. Lin received 14 years for dealing in rhino horn, alongside… ...

Three arrested over two live pangolins

Sep 27, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe yesterday arrested three men for being found with two live pangolins which they were selling for K7 million. Deputy Publicist for Lilongwe Police Station Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects as Lonis… ...

Criminals abandon bag of elephant teeth in Mangochi

Sep 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police are hunting for two criminals whom the police busted but immediately bolted after dumping a sack bag containing animal specimen believed to be elephant teeth. Mangochi Police Station Publicist Amina Tepani Daudi said the… ...

Chikwawa police warn communities over poaching

Sep 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Amid rising incidences of wildlife poaching, police in Chikwawa have seriously cautioned communities living near wildlife reserves against being involved in the vice saying all those found shall be prosecuted. The warning follows the arrest… ...

Chinese national found with ivory, rifles at his home

Aug 27, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Police raided the house of a Chinese national in Lilongwe where they found seven rifles and pieces of ivory. The suspect has been identified as Bin Liu who lives at the low-density Area 47 in… ...

Chinese national convicted of wildlife crime and money laundering

Jun 11, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Senior Resident Magistrate in Lilongwe has today convicted Chinese national Lin Yun Hua on charges of illegal possession of rhino horns, money laundering and dealing in government trophy. The Judgement was pronounced by High Court… ...

Two arrested over pangolin possession

May 10, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two people have been arrested in Mulanje for being found with pangolin, a protected animal which is trafficked for its scales. Mulanje Police publicist Gresham Ngwira has identified the two as Luka Bwanali, 31 and… ...

Malawi winning battle against wildlife crime – Department of Wildlife

Apr 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has encouraged different players in to intensify the fight against wildlife crime, saying the country is currently winning the battle against the crime. Director of DWNP Brighton Kumchedwa… ...

Man gets 42 months in jail for being found with firearm in Vwaza Marsh

Mar 04, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 51 has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for being found with a firearm at Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve in Rumphi. The convict has been identified as Julius… ...

Two arrested after being found with dead pangolin

Oct 28, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe have arrested two men for being found with a dead pangolin which they were selling at K3.5 million. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Lilongwe Police Station Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects… ...

Two Zambians arrested at Nyika National Park

Oct 19, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Two Zambians have been arrested after being found with weapons and a dead animal at Nyika National Park in Rumphi. According to Police in the district, the two have been identified as Steven Kaonga and… ...

Two nabbed for possessing Pangolin

Sep 13, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Balaka police are keeping in custody two men for allegedly possessing pangolin. A Pangolin is a listed species and possessing it is contrary to Section 86 (1) of National Parks and Wildlife Act. Spokesperson for… ...

Two men in custody for possessing Pangolin

Aug 20, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Mangochi Police Station is keeping in custody two brothers, Cassim and Anold Ayami both aged 35, for illegal possession of Pangolin which they were selling for K4.5 million. The incident occurred on the morning of… ...

Man arrested for possessing hippo teeth

Aug 05, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Police Station is keeping in custody Matola Ishmael, 41, for illegal possession of hippopotamus teeth. Deputy Publicist for Mangochi Police Station Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi said Ishmael was found with the hippo teeth… ...

Man jailed for killing Grysbok

Aug 01, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A court in Rumphi on Friday sentenced a 33-year-old man to two and half years for killing a protected Grysbok. The Man has been identified as William Kasalu. The state prosecutor, Sub Inspector Paul Phiri… ...