Over 1,160 tonnes of illegal timber seized across Myanmar


YANGON (Xinhua): Myanmar authorities seized over 1,160 tonnes of illegal timber across Myanmar in two weeks, according to a statement from the Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation on Wednesday (Jan 20).

The seizures were made in the country's regions, states and Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory on Jan. 4-17.

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