Illegal logging crackdown: Two men arrested and valuable timber seized in Chiang Mai park

[snoop1130]

 

In a continuous crackdown on illegal logging, officials from Sri Lanna National Park in Chiang Mai arrested two men and seized valuable processed timber. It is part of broader efforts to deal with crimes against forest resources and wildlife. Additionally, a hunt is underway for four other men allegedly involved in the illegal activities.

 

The order for this intensified action was given by Acting Director Athaphon Charoenchansa, in charge of the Department for Marine and Coastal Resources. He delegated the task to Anan Kunnil, Head of the Sri Lanna National Park, and his inspection officials to carry out continuous patrol routines in the park.

 

During a routine patrol, the officials discovered a group of men cutting down trees with chainsaws near Doi Tham Muang in the area of Ban Pang Daeng, Moo 9, Chiang Dao sub-district, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai province. Two men were apprehended while four others managed to evade the officers due to their familiarity with the terrain. However, the arrested people could identify the fleeing suspects, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Two men were apprehended while four others managed to evade the officers due to their familiarity with the terrain. However, the arrested people could identify the fleeing suspects,

Go get-em.

[stix40]

Timber ????