Myanmar seizes over 62 tons of illegal timbers


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YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 62 tons of illegal timbers across the country in a week, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Friday (Jan 17).

Between Jan 6 and 12, they confiscated over 15 tons of teak, over 4.09 tons of hardwood and over 43 tons of other types of timbers in the country's regions, states and Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, the report said.

During the period, 25 offenders were charged in connection with the cases, along with the seizure of 10 vehicles, it added.

The forest department has been cracking down on illegal logging and trading of forest products. - Xinhua

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