Nearly 400 items seized, three detained over forestry crimes in Cambodia's Pursat province

Officials from the Pursat provincial environment department, working with the armed forces, seized large amounts of illegally felled timber during January patrols. - Environment department

PHNOM PENH: Authorities in Pursat province have seized nearly 400 items and detained three suspects in connection with forestry crimes, following a series of patrols conducted in January, officials said.

The provincial Department of Environment said it worked with Royal Gendarmerie officers and partner organisations to crack down on illegal activities related to forest and wildlife exploitation across the province.