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By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent
TWO Karoi villagers have been dragged to court for illegal possession of an elephant tusk valued at US$1 467,10.
Whynos Dzotso (23) and Knowledge Nyamukondiwa (25) who both reside under Chief Kazangarare, Karoi Tuesday appeared before magistrate Felix Chauromwe facing charges of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act, which relates to “unlawful possession of raw ivory.”
The pair which is denying the charge was remanded in custody to this Wednesday for continuation of trial.
The complainant in the matter is Christopher Mashingauta, a ZimParks intelligence security officer.
The state case, led by Gerald Dhamusi is that on 6 March this year, police detectives got a tip-off to the effect Dzotso and Nyamukondiwa were in possession of an elephant tusk at Washayanyika village, Chief Kazangarare in Karoi and were looking for a buyer.