Abalone with an estimated street value of R1, 2 Million was confiscated in the Delft policing precinct this morning at approximately 06:15 on the R300 freeway in Delft.
Members of Metro Police were conducting patrols on the R300 freeway when they noticed two suspicious vehicles. These vehicles sped off when they noticed the marked vehicles.
The officers pursued and managed to intercept one of the vehicles on the R300 while the other vehicle managed to speed off. Upon searching the said vehicle, the officers found 14 black bags on the back seat, containing abalone.
The members of the Maitland Flying Squad assisted the Metro Police and pursued the other vehicle that sped off. Flying Squad members intercepted the vehicle further down the R300 and arrested the driver.
Two suspects aged 35 and 36 were arrested for the possession of abalone without a permit and for transporting abalone. Once charged the suspects will appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s court.