(Baonghean.vn) - At 7:00 a.m. on August 28, while patrolling in Hanh Dich commune, Pu Hoat Forest Ranger Department discovered 4 subjects, all from Chau Binh commune, Quy Chau district, illegally logging in plot 9, sub-zone 59, Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.
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| Scene of illegal logging |
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| The felled tree was a golden heart, the largest diameter measured was 1.4m. |
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| After being cut down, the wood was cut into pieces by the subjects. |
At the scene, three suspects were arrested: Vi Van Duyen, born in 1963, Ha Van Luyen, born in 1976, and Lo Van Thanh, born in 1984. Le Van Tan (born in 1988) escaped.
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| Three subjects were arrested |
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| The seized evidence was a chainsaw. |
Evidence collected at the scene was a chainsaw and more than 12 cubic meters of Vang Tam wood being cut. The Vang Tam tree that was cut down belonged to group 4 with a diameter at the base of 1.4 meters, a precious wood on the list of prohibited logging.
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| Authorities conduct scene inspection |
On August 29, the Que Phong District Inspection Team, including the Police, Forest Protection Department, Pu Hoat Nature Reserve, Hanh Dich Border Post, and the Procuracy, conducted a scene investigation of the illegal exploitation of precious wood in Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.
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| Measurement and verification of the amount of felled timber |
Currently, Que Phong District Police are coordinating with relevant agencies to investigate, consolidate and complete the case file to prosecute the criminal case of illegal deforestation according to the provisions of law./.
Ho Hang
