R4.5 million worth of abalone seized, Kraaifontein

South African Police Service

R4.5 million worth of abalone seized, Kraaifontein
R4.5 million worth of abalone seized, Kraaifontein. Photo: SAPS

This morning, 13 September 2018, members attached to the Cape Town K9 Unit and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) responded to a complaint of alleged illegal abalone activity at Bur Hein Estate, Kraaifontein, which comprises of various housing complexes.

The seized abalone is worth R4.5 million all together. All four men were arrested and vehicles seized. The suspects will appear in the Kuilsriver Magistrates’ Court once charged under the Living Marine Resources Act.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula applauded these large seizures of our living marine resources which are being looted by syndicates.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service