More than 1000 abalone seized in 24 hours
Metro Police have made significant strides in combating abalone poaching, seizing over 1,000 unshucked abalone.
Over the course of 24 hours, more than 1 000 unshucked abalone were seized in two separate operations in the Gordon's Bay area, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. The latest bust occurred on Tuesday when Metro Police officers intercepted a vehicle en route from Kleinmond to Gordon's Bay, following a tip-off from the Department of Fisheries and the Environment, as well as a private security firm.
Armed with the description of a Suzuki seven-seater, officers set out to apprehend the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over at the intersection of Faure Marine Drive and Sir Lowry's Pass Drive, where four bags loaded with abalone were discovered. The two occupants, aged 28 and 30, were apprehended at the Gordon's Bay police station.
This incident marks the second arrest in the same vicinity, following the earlier arrest of two other suspects on Monday. On that day, Metro Police officers had previously intercepted over 400 unshucked abalone, contributing to a total of more than 1 000 abalone recovered in the area over the span of two days.
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