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EC hitchhiker nabbed with abalone worth R20,000
Police conducted a stop and search on the R72, making the discovery of nearly 100 abalone in the man’s bag.
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Police raid nets six in Vredenburg abalone bust
The Hawks, police and Fisheries Department officials made the arrests during a raid.
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Suspects due in court after R2m abalone bust
Two suspects in separate vehicles tried to speed off after they were pulled over earlier this week.
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Western Cape police winning fight against abalone poaching?
This week, two men were arrested in a multi-million rand perlemoen bust in Gordon’s Bay.
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Police: Abalone worth over R45 million seized in 2015/16 financial year
Police say they’ve have also secured 65 convictions since 2015.
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Two arrested in R4.5m abalone bust in WC
The Hawks and Fisheries Department officials raided a Gordon's Bay house on Tuesday.
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WC authorities seek plan to deal with abalone poaching
This follows reports indicating abalone poaching is escalating in parts of the province.
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2 abalone smugglers sentenced to 18 months each
Han Ran and Zhao Huirm also received a fine of R500,000.
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Two men arrested for illegal possession of abalone
Police nabbed the pair late last night near Strand and confiscated abalone valued at about R800,000.
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WC man arrested for possession of abalone worth R1.5m
The suspect was arrested during a road block on the N2 near Lwandle in Cape Town.
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Worcester man in R5m abalone bust due in court
The man was arrested for being in the possession of abalone worth nearly R5 million near Swellendam.
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Hawks bust international abalone syndicate
The Hawks believe the syndicate may be one of the biggest operating in SA.
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Cape duo suspected of transporting abalone arrested
Western Cape police seized 203 units of abalone worth an estimated R101,500.
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10 people arrested in connection with abalone syndicate
The Hawks today intercepted a R500-million operation, following months of surveillance.
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3 arrested in Strandfontein abalone bust
During a raid police discovered a fully operational abalone processing facility.
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CT cops swoop on illegal abalone processing facility
Two people were arrested at the Grassy Park house at around 11pm last night.
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CT cops seize abalone worth nearly R1m
The bust occurred in Hout bay after police received a tip-off about poaching in Robben Island.
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Cops arrest 2 in R500k abalone bust
Members of the Bellville Neighbourhood Watch assisted in apprehending the suspects.
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Cops nab 2 for abalone worth R1m
The two men were arrested in Athlone and are expected to appear in court on Monday.
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CT man bust with abalone worth R2 million
A search of the suspect’s vehicle lead to the discovery of more than 14,000 pieces of abalone.
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Cops make R800k abalone bust in the Cape
Two men have been arrested after they were found in possession abalone valued at around R800,000.