Koh Kong residents complain against illegal construction into sea

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Following complaints from local people, authorities in Koh Kong province’s Sre Ambel district said that they will seal an illegal construction that encroached the sea. The residents approached the authorities over two constructions alleging a secret tie-up between Chi Khor Krom commune chief and construction owner.

In their complaint to the Koh Kong provincial authorities, the residents said that mangroves were cleared for the construction. Koh Kong provincial deputy governor Sok Sothy, who led a team to inspect the cases Friday last week, found that one is legal while the one site was found with no licence for construction.

“The illegal construction site is affecting the sea and mangrove forest, so we have alerted Koh Kong Provincial Department of Agriculture to take action as the construction in the sea is completely illegal,” Sothy said. Director of Koh Kong Provincial Department of Agriculture, Y Mengleang, said yesterday that he will take action after receiving the inspection report.

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