3 arrested as Hawks uncover abalone processing facility in Montague Gardens
They confiscated freshly cooked and dried abalone worth almost R1 million.
CAPE TOWN - Hawks officers have uncovered an illegal abalone processing facility in Montague Gardens.
Officials conducted a sting operation and stormed the Stella Road building on Tuesday.
They confiscated freshly cooked and dried abalone worth almost R1 million.
Hawks spokesperson Philani Nkwalase: "Abalone and processing equipment, communication equipment, a computer as well as a vehicle were seized for further investigation. Three suspects, aged between 25 and 38, were arrested."
#sapsHQ #Hawks uncover #abalone processing facility in Cape Town. 3 Suspects aged between 25 and 48 were arrested and are due appear in Cape Town Magistrate's Court on 14/05 MEhttps://t.co/qqcnQ0DbO5 pic.twitter.com/3gLvwtIQp3
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