The Indian Coast Guard Station Mandapam successfully executed an anti-poaching operation on Sunday (13 April 2925), intercepting a major consignment of illegally harvested sea cucumbers.

 Based on specific local intelligence indicating suspicious activity near the beaching point off North Vedalai sea coast, Coast Guard personnel launched a prompt response. The operation led to the seizure of  approximately 145 kilograms of sea cucumbers.

 

 

 The estimated market value of the seized consignment, as per open-source data, is approximately Rs. 58 lakhs.

 This timely action thwarted the illegal transshipment of the protected marine species and reflects the Indian Coast Guard’s unwavering dedication to preserving India’s maritime biodiversity.

 This operation reinforces the Coast Guard's continued efforts in anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations, marine environmental protection and conservation of endangered marine life.

 The Indian Coast Guard remains ever-vigilant and committed to safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests and natural marine heritage. 

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