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Police have arrested two foreign nationals and confiscated abalone worth more than R3.5 million during a major bust at an illegal drying facility in Primrose Park, Athlone on Friday 7 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intelligence-driven operation, conducted by members of Operation Lockdown III working alongside the Endangered Species K9 Unit, led to the discovery of 6 400 units of abalone at a premises in Amazon Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Abalone
Police have arrested two foreign nationals and confiscated abalone worth more than R3.5 million during a major bust at an illegal drying facility in Primrose Park on Friday 7 November.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Equipment
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According to police, the seized abalone has an estimated street value of R3 520 000. Officers also confiscated drying equipment and gas cylinders from the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two adult men – a Chinese national and a Malawian national – were arrested on charges related to the illegal possession of abalone, a protected marine species under South African law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday 10 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Equipment
Equipment used in the processing of abalone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Concern
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Abalone poaching has become a major conservation concern, with the valuable shellfish highly sought after in international markets, particularly in Asia where it is considered a delicacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The illegal abalone trade has a devastating impact on South Africa’s marine ecosystems and is often linked to organised crime syndicates operating along the Western Cape coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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