Over 463.2 tons of illegal timber seized - Ministry

20 December 2019
Over 463.2 tons of illegal timber seized - Ministry
Photo: Department of Forestry

Myanmar authorities seized over 463.2 tons of illegal timber across Myanmar in a week this month, according to the Information Ministry, Xinhua reported.

From Dec. 9 to 15, the authorities confiscated over 75.8 tons of illegal teak, over 189.5 tons of hardwood and 197.8 tons of other types of timbers, respectively.

During the period, 59 offenders were charged in connection with the cases, along with the seizure of 44 vehicles and machinery, the report said.