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)
JP Louw: SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson: Cell: 072 772 9424 or email:jp.louw@sanparks.org
Media Enquiries:
LaurenHoward Clayton: Regional Communications Manager (Cape Region)
Cell: 071115 5843 or Email: lauren.clayton@sanparks.org@sanparks.org
