Third suspect in Kruger National Park murder arrested in Zimbabwe

A third suspect in last month’s double murder at Kruger National Park has been arrested in Zimbabwe. The 26-year-old Mozambican national fled after two others were captured in Mozambique earlier this month, where the victims’ vehicle was also recovered.

Acting SAPS National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane praised the regional cooperation that led to the arrest. She highlighted the roles of the SAPS, SANParks, Mozambique’s Criminal Investigation Directorate and the Zimbabwe Republic Police.

Dimpane spoke at a Chiefs of Police meeting in Malawi. She stated that the arrest proves criminals cannot escape justice by crossing borders.

The source reported no further details on the victims or the circumstances of the original crime.

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