WATCH: Trio Nabbed with Poached Western Cape Rock Lobster Worth R65 000 (1)

Police Statement:
Metro Police members attached to the TRU unit arrested three suspects last night for the possession of crayfish valued at approximately R65 000 in the Eerste Rivier area.

Officers were requested by SAPS CIG to be on the lookout for a vehicle suspected to be transporting crayfish, based on a tip-off received.

Just after 20:00, officers spotted the vehicle on Eerste River Way and requested permission to conduct a search.

They found 388 whole crayfish, 2 384 crayfish tails, and just over R9000 in cash in the vehicle.

Three suspects, aged 30, 32 and 53, were arrested for Fishing or Possession of Western Cape Rock Lobster without a permit.

The suspects were detained at Kleinvlei SAPS.