Grahamstown K9 Unit arrest suspect and confiscate abalone

The excellent synergy between the K9 Units of Makhanda, Cradock, Gqeberha and Queenstown about vehicles transporting abalone led to the arrest of a 46-year-old suspect and the recovery of abalone worth over R1 million.

It is alleged that on Saturday, 03 June 2023 at about 22:00 information was relayed about a white Toyota bakkie transporting abalone and that the vehicle was travelling on the R350 road. While SAPS Grahamstown K9 Unit in Makhanda was patrolling the suspected route, the vehicle was spotted about 27km out of Makhanda. The vehicle was involved in an accident and was left abandoned.

Off duty, Sgt Anthony Benade of Grahamstown K9 Unit assisted by SAPS Grahamstown Crime Prevention Unit drove to the nearest hospital to make enquiries however when they established that no one was brought in for treatment, they contacted the ambulance services who informed them that the suspect was dropped off at a garage as he indicated that he did not require treatment.

Members proceeded…


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