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The specialised police technical response unit on Saturday (11 November) arrested five suspects for possession of abalone worth R3.5m in Pelican Street in Sunbird Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Mfuleni Police spokesperson Captain Nomathemba Muavha the suspects, four males and one female between the ages of 18 and 53 years, were arrested at about 01:00. \u201cThree of the suspects are Zimbabwean nationals,\u201d says Muavha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She confirms that it was established that the abalone found was worth an approximate R3.5 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe suspects were charged with possession of abalone and appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrates\u2019 Court today (Monday 13 November),\u201d says Muavha.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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