City of Cape Town Law Enforcement arrest man for possession of crayfish tails

The City`s law Enforcement Marine and Environmental Unit members arrested a man for having possession of crayfish tails worth R100 000.

This comes after officials were patrolling the Strand area, Saturday, when they spotted 4 adult males standing behind and appearing nervous when they saw the officers.

According to the City`s Law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason, the officers stopped and approached the vehicle.

“The owner of the bakkie, who remained at the vehicle was questioned and the officers then saw a large number of crayfish tails in the bakkie”, he said.

Police recovered 200 crayfish tails and arrested the suspect.

By Lulama Klassen