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Gqeberha police have arrested two suspects and confiscated abalone and a vehicle worth around R1.8-million at a business premises in West End.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Sanparks as well as a private security company were also part of the operation that took place on Friday.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandre Janse van Rensburg said during the search a total of 7,388 units of abalone and a green Toyota bakkie were confiscated.
The suspects aged 59 and 30 have been detained on charges of contravening the Marine Living Resources Act.
