The tortoises were illegally held on a property at Tredoux Street, Beyers Park.
According to Liet Juanita Coetzer, the suspect did not have a permit to have these animals.
A case was opened under the Nature Conservation Act 1983 for possession of tortoises without a permit.
The man was fined and paid admission of guilt of R750.
The total value of these tortoises is R5 000.
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