On the evening of January 6, employees of the anti-poaching department tried to stop three cars moving through the dead zone. One of the drivers pointed his car at the officer, after which the police opened fire on the tires, but the violator fled. The second car also tried to attack a police officer, colliding with a patrol car. Despite the bombardment of tires, his driver also went into the dead zone. Three police officers were hospitalized with injuries and received sick leave.

The situation highlights the growing danger of poaching and the need to strengthen control in the border areas.

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