Illegal logging in the headwaters forest of Tuong Duong.

(Baonghean.vn) - The Environmental Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police has just discovered a case of illegal logging in Yen Tinh commune, Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province.

The amount of timber that had been sawn into planks at the site.

Accordingly, on October 11, 2016, the Environmental Police Department of the Provincial Public Security caught several individuals red-handed for illegally felling trees in the headwater forest area bordering the villages of Chả Lúm and Na Cáng, Yên Tĩnh commune, Tương Dương district.

Wood groups from group II to group VIII.

Through initial investigations, the following individuals have been identified: Nguyen Van Cuong (born in 1984), residing in Na Cang village, Yen Tinh commune; Oc Van Ty (born in 1985), residing in Huoi Xon village, Yen Na commune; and Lo Van Bach (born in 1990), residing in Cha Lum village, Yen Tinh commune.

In coordination with relevant authorities, initial assessments determined the quantity of timber in the logging area and discovered a very large volume in neighboring areas, belonging to timber groups II to VIII.

Authorities are currently continuing their investigation to clarify the matter.

Mr. Tuan

(Px15 Nghe An Provincial Police)