Anti-poaching units go hi-tech

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Botswana's anti-poaching units have introduced hi-tech equipment to enhance their battle against poachers.Information reaching Mmegi is that anti-poaching units in the Chobe District have introduced Shot Spotter Flex system.

 

This kind of equipment is able to detect gunshots, even from silenced weapons. Mmegi has learnt from sources that among the things the USA recommended were drones to be used for surveillance in the national parks, high quality night vision binoculars/ telescopes for ground patrol teams as well as the Shot Spotter Flex system.

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