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Marine police seize 100 kg Sea Cucumbers, 5 held

Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu Dec 21 (UNI) The Coastal Security Group (CSG) of Tamil Nadu Marine police seized 100 kilograms of Sea Cucumbers, an endangered marine species from a mechanized fishing boat at Mandapam north coast, here late last night.
Police said acting on a tip off, a CSG team conducted a check and seized the marine species meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka from the boat. Five persons were arrested in this connection.
Sea Cucumbers are in great demand not only as delicacy, but also used for preparing some traditional medicines in countries like China, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. Poaching and trading of Sea Cucumbers, listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 was prohibited in India and several other foreign countries.
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Lal Chowk Clock Tower transformed to vibrant political hub: BJP

26 Apr 2024 | 1:22 AM

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Maha: Senior Congress leader blames Modi for split in Oppn parties

26 Apr 2024 | 1:15 AM

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J&K: Road caves in at Ramban's Pernote, dozens of houses develop cracks

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Andhra: Mega star Chiranjivi to campaign for Pavan Kalyan

26 Apr 2024 | 12:52 AM

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