South Africa moves against rhino horn traffickers

South African authorities have arrested six individuals, including conservationist John Hume, the former owner of what was once the world’s largest rhino farm, in connection with a sprawling rhino horn trafficking syndicate.

The specialized Hawks unit concluded a seven-year investigation into transnational rhino horn trafficking, culminating in the arrests on Tuesday. Prosecutors allege the group secured nearly 964 rhino horns—some…