Gia Lai police uncover illegal logging of 451 trees

Gia Lai Province Police have detained two men, Dinh Thanh Dung and Tran Van Duoc, following the discovery of large-scale illegal logging. Authorities intercepted a truck carrying approximately 10 to 12 tons of timber and firewood without legal documentation.

Investigations revealed that 451 trees were illegally felled in a natural forest area managed by the Gia Lai Forest Protection Management Board and the Ia Mo Commune People's Committee. The harvested wood, consisting of species such as dau and ca chit, was intended for sale as firewood. Police are continuing to expand the investigation to identify all parties involved in the violation of forest protection and exploitation regulations.