Three suspects arrested in possession of crayfish valued at approximately R65 000 in the Eerste Rivier area

Metro Police arrested three suspects in possession of crayfish valued at approximately R65 000 in the Eerste Rivier area on Thursday. The suspects were detained at Kleinvlei SAPS.

According to Metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons, officers were told to be on the lookout for a vehicle suspected to be transporting crayfish. Officers then requested permission to conduct a search after they spotted the vehicle on Eerste River way.

388 whole crayfish and more than 2 000 crayfish tails were found with R9000 in cash in the vehicle.

The suspects were arrested for Fishing or Possession of Western Cape Rock Lobster without a permit.

 

Done by: Esona Mfazwe