Arrested for transporting precious wood through Nam Can International Border Gate

Mr. Bach DNUM_BIZBCZCACC 09:58

(Baonghean.vn) - The authorities (including the Nam Can International Border Gate Border Guard Station and the Nam Can International Border Gate Customs Sub-Department) have just completed the file to fine and confiscate 78 pieces of precious wood without legal documents transported from across the border to Vietnam.

Previously, at 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2022, at the inspection and supervision lane for imported goods and imported vehicles, the Border Guard and Customs forces at Nam Can International Border Gate discovered in the reinforced tunnel under the chassis of the tractor with license plate 37H-02634 pulling a trailer with license plate 37R-040.56 driven by driver Vu Thanh Binh, transporting 78 sawn timber bars with a volume of 0.979m3.3.

Authorities discovered precious wood hidden in a reinforced tunnel under the car. Photo: Anh Bach

The inspection and supervision team asked Mr. Vu Thanh Binh to provide documents proving the origin of the above wood, but Mr. Binh could not provide legal documents. The functional forces at Nam Can International Border Gate coordinated with the Ky Son District Forest Protection Department to inspect and determine the name and type of forest products.

After checking the seized wood, the representative of Ky Son District Forest Protection Department determined that all the seized wood was clove wood, a rare type of wood.

Clip of discovery of truck transporting precious wood. Photo: Anh Bach

Authorities at Nam Can International Border Gate have completed the initial documents and confiscated the exhibits for handling according to the provisions of law.

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