A nearly 200-hour multi-agency search through the dense forests of North Andaman ended with the apprehension of 12 alleged Myanmar poachers under Operation Falcon.
Eleven Myanmarese nationals were apprehended after a sea chase and jungle search in Nicobar, with 800 kg of illegal sea cucumber seized during the anti-poaching operation.
An Andaman and Nicobar Police contingent is conducting anti-drug awareness programmes across Maharashtra and Gujarat ahead of the rally's October 31 finale.