6 arrested as Hawks uncover illegal abalone operation in Alberton

The Hawks arrested six suspects after uncovering a large illegal abalone processing plant in Alberton.

January 14, 2026
Sylvester Raraza Less than a minute
Law enforcement seizes abalone from the scene. Photo: SAPS

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, last night investigated a crime scene in Alberton after uncovering a large illegal abalone processing plant.

Alberton Record reports that, according to SAPS, six suspects were arrested at the site.

Police officers were on the scene, conducting investigations and processing it to gather further evidence.

Further details have not yet been released, with more information expected in due course.

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January 14, 2026
Sylvester Raraza Less than a minute

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Sylvester Raraza

Journalist currently reporting for Caxton Publishers’ Johannesburg South branch, with a keen interest in stories that matter to our community: local sports, schools, business, service delivery issues, and entertainment news that are sourced within communities our publications serve in.
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