Conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m

A prominent South African conservationist, John Hume, has been charged with smuggling rhino horns valued at $14 million and denies the allegations, asserting his innocence. Hume and five co-defendants face 55 charges related to an international trafficking syndicate, accused of illegally exporting over 960 horns to Southeast Asia, despite legal sales permitted within South Africa.

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