Two Mozambican nationals were arrested during an operation in the town of Inhassoro, Inhambane Province, after being found in possession of sea cucumbers allegedly intended for sale. The operation resulted in the arrest of both suspects and the seizure of the products. Sea cucumbers are marine invertebrates related to starfish and sea urchins. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by recycling nutrients and helping maintain healthy seabed sediments. Many commercial