Nay Pyi Taw, 5 June

The Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation continues to intensify its crackdown on the illegal timber trade through a range of measures, including the Community Monitoring and Reporting System (CMRS) in cooperation with local communities.

Between 25 and 31 May this year, a total of 409.15 tons of illegal timber were seized across the Nay Pyi Taw Council area, various states and regions. The confiscated timber included 29.46 tons of teak, 42.93 tons of hardwood, and 42.93 tons of other wood types.

Authorities also seized nine vehicles and pieces of machinery used in illegal logging operations and arrested 25 suspects in connection with the cases.— MNA

Translated by JT