Three poachers were caught with dozens of live West Coast Rock Lobsters in the restricted zone of the Table Mountain National Park’s Marine Protected Area on Wednesday, December 22.
According to a statement by the South African National Parks (SANParks), the Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) Special Operations Rangers and K9 conducted a vessel based operation today and found a fishing vessel.
“Upon searching the vessel, they found dozens of live west coast rock lobster and requested the poachers return them to the ocean,” the statement said.
The statement further mentioned that the three poachers were arrested and one vessel was seized. It was also later confirmed by the SAPS that the three arrested suspects have broken their bail conditions, and are currently released on bail for abalone poaching.
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