Ntaja Police Post in Machinga district is keeping in custody 58 year old Wakisi James, for allegedly being found in possession of a pangolin.
James was found with a live Pangolin on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Nyenje trading centre.
On this particular day, Eastern Region detectives were tipped by well wishers that the said suspect was offering live Pangolin for sale.
A joint operation with wildlife investigators, detectives from Eastern Region Police Headquarters and Liwonde Police Post located and arrested the said suspect.
At the time of arrest, the Pangolin was hidden in a 25 litre plastic gallon wrapped with a sack.
Meanwhile, the live Pangolin has been handed over to Liwonde National park for safe keeping and the suspect will appear in court soon to answer charges of illegal possession of listed species.
James hails from Nyenje village, Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga.
