Authorities apprehended two suspects over the weekend for the illegal possession and trade of West Coast rock lobsters, reports Cape town Etc .
The arrests form part of a larger crackdown on poaching and illicit dealings along the Cape Town coastline, coinciding with a rise in such activities as warmer weather approaches.
On Saturday, 27 September 2025, officers from the Law Enforcement Marine Unit acted on a tip-off regarding a suspect hoarding a significant quantity of rock lobster tails at a residence in Ravensmead. The operation led to the swift arrest of a 47-year-old man found in possession of 420 lobster tails.