ZIMSPHERE
BINDURA – A Bindura Magistrate has sentenced 36-year-old Douglas Chikandiwa to nine years in prison for contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act. Chikandiwa was found in possession of a live pangolin, an act that is illegal without the proper permit or license.
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On October 13, 2023, officials from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) received a tip-off that Chikandiwa was attempting to sell the pangolin.
Posing as potential buyers, the officials arranged a meeting with Chikandiwa in Mazowe.
Upon his arrival at the meeting venue, Chikandiwa was apprehended and a subsequent search of his Nissan Tiida vehicle led to the discovery of the live pangolin.
When asked to produce a permit or license for the pangolin, Chikandiwa was unable to do so, leading to his arrest.
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