Illegal Possession of Lion Bones Exposes South Africa’s Growing Underground Trade

…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.

In a recent incident, a 43-year-old man was apprehended for the illegal possession of lion bones intended for export to Asia.

Upon preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the suspect was transporting the carcasses of five lions.

However, distinguishing between captive and wild lions poses a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies.

Conclusion: