Three suspected elephant poachers have been arrested in Symchembu, a poaching hot spot close to Chirisa Safari area.
Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority rangers moved into the area and managed to apprehend the three without difficulty. PICTURES:

The accused were found in possession of one pair of elephant tusks and a 303 rifle, the Matusadonha Anti Poaching Project report saying.
“All the accused will attend Gokwe Magistrates Court this morning and they are expected to receive the minimum sentence of nine(9) years and join the large number of other ivory poachers and dealers who have been arrested and jailed this year.
“Additional charges will be placed on the owner of the illegal weapon.
“The masterminds behind poaching are known and will soon be dealt with. If you have any information related to poaching please report it to the information hotline number on 0783465409. Good rewards for information that lead to arrest are offered.”