Title:

Hawks smell something fishy: 6 held in abalone bust

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2023
Abstract:

Cape Town - Swift response by the Hawks National Intervention Unit (NIU) following a tip-off has led to the arrest of six suspects in connection with the discovery of abalone worth more than R2.8 million. The suspects, aged between 26 and 60, were expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate's court on Tuesday morning facing charges relating to possession of abalone and managing a drying facility.

Series Title:
IOL
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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