An abalone bust of about R4 million made in Gordhan’s Bay

Lusanda Bill
30 October 2013

Western Cape Police arrested a 30-year-old man for being in possession of abalone in Gordon’s Bay on Tuesday. 

Police have estimated that the street value of the abalone is around R4 million. 

The arrest was made during an operation by the K-9 sniffer dog unit and the Sea Border Unit. 

Captain FC van Wyk said police followed a Toyota and pulled the vehicle off the road and started searching it.  Inside the vehicle members discovered two plastic bags containing abalone.

Van Wyk added that the suspect will be charged on the illegal of abalone and the transportation thereof.  He is due to make a court appearance soon.