Six men arrested over night hunting of protected game

Six men aged 21 to 54 were arrested in the Tsintsabis area of Oshikoto region after allegedly hunting protected game at night without permits, police say.

According to the crime report, the suspects were allegedly found with two duiker carcasses, a steenbok carcass, a Mauser rifle and three live rounds of ammunition near Corncodia Farm on Friday night.

They face allegations including illegal hunting, hunting at night and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Police investigations continue.