A poacher in possession of 234 units of abalone was apprehended in Simon’s Town following constant communication between the Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) team, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) conservation and other key role players.
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According to SANParks, special operations rangers successfully intercepted a vehicle with 234 units of abalone during a counter-poaching operation.
‘The SEAM team pursued a vehicle of suspected abalone poachers in a high-speed car chase, which ended with the suspects crashing their vehicle.’
The suspects exited the vehicle and scattered in different directions. While three of them managed to flee, the highly skilled K9 Hailey successfully apprehended one suspect, who was subsequently arrested.
Upon closer inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered to be carrying a large quantity of abalone, a total of 234, with 76 shucked and 158 in a whole state.
Authorities are currently conducting further investigations into the incident, and the detained suspect will be charged with offences related to the illegal possession and trafficking of abalone.
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