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Six arrested for possession of abalone in Eastern Cape

Six people have been arrested for allegedly being in possession of abalone at St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape. This follows a tip-off to the police about suspected poachers.

Police spokesperson Mali Govender says police closely monitored the suspects’ vehicle and followed them to a house in Malema village where they found diving equipment and three bags with 320 abalones with a street value of R18 000.

Govender says the suspects will appear in court.

 

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