South African police have arrested a suspected poacher found with millions of rands' worth of dry abalone.
SAPS arrest man with 27 bags, 640kg of poached dry abaloneSouth African police have arrested a suspected poacher found with millions of rands’ worth of dry abalone, a coveted delicacy smuggled mainly to Asia, the environment ministry said on Wednesday.
“It is crucial that our communities work hand in hand with law enforcement agencies to protect our marine resources.” The once abundant high-end delicacy, a chewy sea snail with a distinctive salty taste, is popular at feasts and wedding banquets in parts of eastern Asia.
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