Two Arrested in Blantyre for Possession of Protected Pangolin
Published on September 26, 2023 at 1:51 PM by Edgar Naitha
n Blantyre’s Chileka area, police have apprehended Vincent McLoud and Noah Mgawa Nicholas on charges of possessing a pangolin.
Sgt. Jonathan Phillipo, the police spokesperson, explained that the arrests followed a tip that the two individuals were involved in the illegal sale of this protected animal.
The pangolin was reportedly discovered in their possession, concealed within a laptop bag.
Authorities are taking action to address this case of alleged wildlife trafficking.
