Thoothukudi, Aug. 7 -- The Tamil Nadu 'Q' Branch Police, the specialised intelligence wing of the state police, seized eight goats, three boxes containing pigeons and an unregistered double-engine fibre boat during a raid at Therespuram Anna Colony beach in the Thoothukudi district following information about an alleged attempt to smuggle the animals to Sri Lanka.

According to the police, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs that goats and pigeons were being transported illegally from the coastal area to Sri Lanka.

The raid was conducted under the supervision of 'Q' Branch Police Inspector Vijaya Anitha. The team comprised of Sub-Inspector Ramachandran, Special Sub-Inspector Ramar, Head Constables Irudhaya Ra...