Alert police members in the Western Cape once again gave the seemingly lucrative trade of abalone a huge blow, when two male suspects were arrested when they were found in possession of a consignment of abalone on Sunday, 19 September 2021.

Brackenfell police members were busy with patrols earlier today when they spotted a double cab Ford Ranger, loading boxes onto a truck. The members called for backup and managed to stop the truck near to the corners of Viben and Petersen Roads and inspected the cargo. A total of 12 boxes containing dried abalone with a street value of nearly R2 000 000-00 were confiscated. Two males aged 26 and 36 were arrested and detained.

Once charged they are expected to make a court appearance in the Blue Downs Magistrate court on a charge of possession of abalone.

Source: South African Police Service