Tuticorin: The Tamilnadu Marine police today seized 1,500 kg sea cucumber yesterday. Following a tip off, a special police team found the marine animals dumped on an open ground. Following this, the endangered specie were seized and handed over to the forest department.
The Sea cucumber is a delicacy in many southeastern countries and fetch a handsome price in the international market. However, their harvest is banned under the Wildlife Protection Act.