Myanmar authorities recently seized 49.7 tons of illegal timbers in Bago region in single week, according to a release from the Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Xinhua reported.

According to the release, the confiscations which were made from August 10 to 16 within the area of Bago Yoma mountain range included teak, hardwood and other types of timber.

Illegal logging often occurs in the area although the authorities have outlawed all logging operation within the area of Bago Yoma mountain range for a 10-year period starting from fiscal year (FY) 2016-2017.