Myanmar authorities have seized over 403 tons of illegal timber in the southern Bago region in a week, the Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Xinhua reported.

According to a statement from the ministry, the confiscations made on Dec. 21-27 within the area of Bago Yoma mountain range included teak, hardwood and other types of timbers.

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