Abalone poaching is common in South Africa, especially in coastal towns of the Western Cape. This lucrative industry is allegedly controlled by gangs. And rumours are rife that they trade abalone with criminals from Asian countries in exchange for drugs. But there is a flipside. Local fishermen say they too have been forced to fish illegally, due to the country’s ailing economy. eNCA’s Ronald Masinda has more. Courtesy #DStv403
