Marine resources under threat as R2.8 million abalone recovered

Marine resources under threat as R2.8 million abalone recovered
Marine resources under threat as R2.8 million abalone recovered. Photo: SAPS

Communities are working together with SAPS to bring perpetrators to justice.

This was evident on the afternoon of24 January 2018, in Northpine, Kraaifontein.

Police were tipped off about abalone that was kept in a house in the area. They went to the address to investigate and discovered 6276 units of abalone worth an estimated street value of R2.8 million.

A 25 year old woman tried to evade arrest but her luck ran out and she was arrested. Once charged, the suspect will appear in court.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula, praised the community for their partnership policing endeavors.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service