He was arrested in July after detectives recovered 7.7kg of rhino horn worth US$240,000 and 36kg of raw ivory valued at just over US$6,000 from his possession and residence. They intercepted him carrying a black satchel and a brown bag, which were found to contain three shrink-wrapped rhino horns. “The sentencing sends a strong message that Zimbabwe has zero tolerance for wildlife crime,” the NPA said in a statement. Wildlife crime has been fuelled by demand for ivory and rhino horn in parts of Asia, where they are prized for ornaments and traditional medicine. The NPA said Cong’s sentencing should deter others who may be tempted by the lucrative but illegal wildlife trade.