An intelligence-driven operation comprised of the Provincial Endangered Species Unit, Polokwane Crime Intelligence Unit, Western Cape Provincial Crime Intelligence Unit, Polokwane K9 Unit and Police at Polokwane International Airport led to the interception of an alleged crime syndicate transporting abalone in Polokwane last night (Friday).
The vehicle was stopped in Polokwane and searched, whereupon Police discovered 37 boxes of abalone worth R7 million on board.
The origin and destination of the suspects and the abalone will be determined through ongoing investigations, it was learnt.
Story: RC Myburgh