Cops recover R5m abalone

Abalone worth R5 million was recovered in Gordon’s Bay outside Cape Town yesterday morning after a highspeed chase, police said.

Police received a tip-off that a vehicle transporting the abalone was on its way to Gordon’s Bay.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said when the driver of the vehicle realised he had been spotted, a chase ensued.

Rwexana said 8 330 shelled abalone were discovered. – ANA