YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 175 tons of illegal timber across the country during a week-long operation, the state-owned The Mirror daily reported on Friday (Feb 20).
From Feb 9 to 15, the confiscated timber included over 70.6 tons of teak, over 12.3 tons of hardwood and over 92.8 tons of other types of timber in the country's regions, states and Naypyidaw Union Territory, the report said.
During this period, 19 suspects were charged in connection with the cases, and four vehicles and machines were also seized, it added.
The Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation is cracking down on illegal timber trade through various enforcement measures in collaboration with local communities, the report said. - Xinhua
