As the battle against abalone poaching continues, police officers attached to the Boland K9 unit recovered almost 8 000 units of abalone over the weekend.
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According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, the officers were on patrol when they received information of a white Toyota Hilux transporting abalone from Kuils River in the direction of Paarl on Saturday.
‘The members spotted the vehicle on the R44 and stayed in close proximity of the vehicle,’ said Swartbooi. ‘Members continued pursuing the vehicle up until the driver drove into a cul de sac in Gardenia Street in Wellington.’
A search conducted by the officers uncovered 7 760 units of abalone, with an estimated street value of R800 000.
The driver of the Toyota Hilux was detained on a charge of possession of abalone, added Swartbooi.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court once charged.
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