Updated On: 03 April, 2023 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Both the vehicles were loaded with gunny bags containing the shells and officials suspect the racket could be far wider than what it appears to be

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The forest department officials have seized large quantities of Capiz shells after intercepting two light commercial vehicles during a “dramatic chase” from Pen to Panvel.
Acting on a tip-off, the forest officials led by Assistant Conservator Sanjay Waghmode, Range officers Nathuram Kokre (Uran), Kuldeep Patkar (Pen) and Djhaneshwar Sonavane (Panvel) chased two light commercial vehicles and succeeded in intercepting them.