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SANParks Rangers Apprehend Four Suspected Poachers in Possession of Abalone.

Kouga FM
August 17, 2024

SANParks Marine Unit Rangers in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) successfully apprehended four suspected poachers in Simons Town. This comes after the rangers spotted a suspected vehicle during their routine patrol. The rangers called for backup and after ordering the vehicle to a halt, conducted a search.

Upon inspection, a substantial quantity of abalone was found in the vehicle. The team seized 94 whole-state abalones, two Alikreukels, and diving equipment. The suspects were taken to the South African Police Services station in Simons Town where a case of poaching has been opened.

Issued by South African National Parks (SANParks)

 

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