11.   Each time the alert is sounded, French commandos take to their inflatable speed boats ready to intercept the environmentalists who have sworn to hamper the nuclear tests.

12.   Elite Israeli-trained police commandos took up positions at vantage points and none of the devotees were able to move about the sprawling promenade facing the Indian Ocean.

13.   Police commandos took up positions in front of the building while negotiations began with the activists who according to firefighters had also poured gasoline around the premises.

14.   State radio said the commandos took food and water with them.

15.   The commando reportedly took control of the ship after their arms stash was discovered accidentally by the crew.