48 suspected abalone poachers arrested in Garden Route National Park

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Rangers from Sanparks apprehended 48 suspected abalone poachers on the western side of the Garden Route National Park on Thursday.

Spokesperson Nandi Mgwadlamba says the men were arrested between Keurbooms and Salt River in Tsitsikamma.

Police also confiscated more than 142kg of abalone.

The suspects who are believed to be from Gansbaai, will appear in court on Monday.

SANParks CEO Fundisile Mketeni thanked the rangers, Cape Nature and the South African Police Service (SAPS) for a job well done.

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