Tamil Nadu Man Arrested For Smuggling Rare Species Of Seahorses

The accused has been identified as Naganathan (57) from the North Street area of Devipatnam.

A man was arrested for smuggling banned rare species of seahorses in Ramanathapuram district, the forest department said on Tuesday.

The accused has been identified as Naganathan (57) from the North Street area of Devipatnam.

Forest department official said that the accused was caught during patrolling in the Suriyakudi area of Ramanathapuram.

A total of 90 seahorses and a vehicle were recovered from the accused.