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.