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Lategan, P., 1994. The role of the Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU) of the South African Police in combating rhinoceros poaching and the smuggling of rhino horn: pp. 4-6
 | In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - Swaziland |
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Distribution - Poaching |
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African Rhino Species |
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The rhinoceros population in Swaziland was decimated in 1992 and when an onslaught was launched against the remaining few that were being kept in a so-called safe sanctuary, the assistance of the ESPU was enlisted. After a successful operation which led to the extermination of a smuggling syndicate no further poaching incidents have been reported. This and other operations by this unit have led to the protection of South African populations from the same fate as in other African countries. The sight of a rhinoceros with its horn intact, and of elephants, is still common in South Africa.
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