The Coastal Security Group of the Tamil Nadu police will embark on a Marine Police Sailing Expedition from Chennai to Mandapamand back, covering about 500 nautical miles, the longest exercise ever by a police force. The objective of the sailing expedition commencing here on Saturday will be to have a safe and secure sea on in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu.
According to Additional Director-General of Police, CSG, the sailing expeditionwas being organised in association with the Royal Madras YachtClub in 3 French-built J80 sail boats that are 8 meters in length. Twenty one 21personnel of the group would be participating in the event. “This is the longest sailing expedition by any police force,” he said.
The sailing crew would visit fishing hamlets along the coastal districts and create awareness among the fishermen and their family members who were considered as the‘eyes and ears’ of the coastal security mechanism. The villagers would be encouraged to call the CSGtoll-free number 1093 toshare any form of information on suspicious activity in and around the coastline.
