More suspected abalone poachers arrested in Tsitsikamma
Four suspects were questioned for suspected abalone poaching between Keurbooms and Salt River estuary fashionable night.
SANParks rangers in Tsitsikamma gave chase and caught four suspects.
Diving equipment was confiscated and their leaders led to the nearby township (KwaNokuthula). Earlier in the day, eight sets of diving equipment were found by rangers patrolling yesterday morning.
This comes nearly a month after 48 suspects were nabbed for abalone poaching at the exact spot.
Park Manager for Tsitsikamma, Victor Mokoena says patrols are ongoing in that area and other hotspots and thanked his ranger corps, Saps, and the Department of Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Senior marine ranger for Tsitsikamma, Bruce Halana says “rangers placed at strategic spots to monitor made all the difference and partnership with the border police”.
Diving equipment was confiscated.
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Source: Knysna Plett Herald News