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Tamil Nadu Man Arrested for Smuggling Rare Seahorses
Tamil Nadu Man Arrested for Smuggling Rare Seahorses
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The endangered seahorses species are largely found in the Gulf of Mannar along the south Tamil Nadu coast in India. This marine creatures are in huge demand across in South-East Asia and used in dried form in dishes and medicines.
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The Forest Department of India's Tamil Nadu state has arrested a man for smuggling banned rare species of seahorses worth millions of rupees in Ramanathapuram district. The accused, identified as Naganathan (57), was caught with a bag full of seahorses during patrolling in the Suriyakudi area. A total of 90 seahorses and a vehicle were recovered by police. The forest officer revealed that the accused had regularly smuggled seahorses. According to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the trading or possession of seahorses is considered illegal.The accused has been taken to the range office for further investigation.
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Tamil Nadu Man Arrested for Smuggling Rare Seahorses
The endangered seahorse species is largely found in the Gulf of Mannar along the south coast of India. These marine creatures are in huge demand across South-East Asia as they are eaten in dried form and used in medicines.
The
Forest Department of India's Tamil Nadu state has arrested a man for
smuggling banned rare species of seahorses worth millions of rupees in Ramanathapuram district.
The accused, identified as Naganathan (57), was caught with a bag full of seahorses during patrolling in the Suriyakudi area.
A total of 90 seahorses and a vehicle were recovered by police.
The forest officer revealed that the accused had regularly
smuggled seahorses.
According to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the
trading or possession of seahorses is considered illegal.The accused has been taken to the range office for further investigation.
