Authorities in South Africa arrest 12 suspected abalone poachers in an operation targeting illegal harvesting near Cape Point. According to reports, law enforcement stops two suspicious vehicles and searches them as part of the investigation. Officers say the search finds diving equipment associated with preparations for abalone harvesting. The suspects are detained before they can enter a protected area at Cape Point, where abalone poaching is illegal. The South African outlet reports that the arrests occur shortly before the group reaches the protected zone, suggesting the operation disrupts an intended incursion. IOL adds that the seized items include a significant quantity of diving gear, reinforcing that the individuals were planning to dive and collect abalone illegally. Together, the reports describe coordinated vehicle interception, evidence discovery linked to diving activity, and the prevention of suspected illegal entry into the protected area at Cape Point. The sources do not provide further details on charges, bail, or the exact quantity of abalone or equipment recovered.