Two suspects were arrested in Eersterivier on Friday, for illegally possessing abalone, worth about R1.5 million.
COURTESY: SAPSThe police’s FC van Wyk said officers attached to the
Anti-Gang Unit conducted an intelligence driven operation which led to the
discovery of abalone at an address in Silwood Heights.
‘’The members searched the premises in Breede Street,
Silwood Heights and found 27 bags containing 2917 units of abalone, with an
estimated street value of R1,5 million as well as an electronic scale,’’ said
Captain F. C.van Wyk, Western cape SAPS spokesperson.
‘’Two suspects aged 24 and 57 were arrested and detained at
Kleinvlei SAPS on charges of Section 13 of Marine Living Resources Act 18 of
1998 Regulation 36 (Illegal Possession of abalone without a permit),’’ he
added.
COURTESY: SAPSThe suspects are due to appear in the Blue Downs
Magistrate’s Court on Monday, on the mentioned charges.
Done By: Mitchum George
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