A collision between two vehicles has led to the discovery of abalone. According to Western Cape Police, there was a collision between a white Mercedes-Benz and a white Daihatsu on Friday, 11 July 2025, at about 06:40. The crash occurred on Faure Marine Road in Gordon’s Bay.
A collision between two vehicles leads to abalone discovery
The Media Liaison Officer for SAPS, Anelisiwe Manyana, says while deployed at the accident scene, officers discovered a substantial quantity of abalone. At that stage, the street value of the perlemoen was not yet determined.
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Perlemoen value not determined yet
Manyana says members of the Gordon’s Bay Police and their traffic counterparts were on the scene of the accident. Also, there were members of a private security company. She says the adult driver and a 14-year-old passenger had allegedly jumped out of the vehicle, following the crash. It’s reported that they then fled the scene.
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Two suspects detained
It was upon inspection of the Mercedes that the two suspects had travelled in that officers found five bags of abalone. This was seized as evidence.
“Both the driver and the passenger were subsequently traced and arrested for possession of abalone,” added Manyana.
She says the driver of the white Daihatsu was taken to the hospital for medical treatment due to injuries sustained.
She added, “Sea Fisheries officers were on scene who will determine the value of the abalone.”
Manyana concluded that the suspects will appear in the Strand Magistrates’ court once charged.
