Wildlife Crime Archives

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… ...