# Romanian law enforcement forestry crime investigations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-law-enforcement-forestry-crime-investigations
> Updated: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement in Romania has conducted several operations targeting illegal logging and timber-related crimes.

In Brașov County, police in Dumbrăvița launched a criminal investigation after an intervention involving illegal tree cutting and wood theft. During the incident, suspects reportedly used tools such as axes, a scythe, and a pitchfork to threaten officers before fleeing. The Brașov Prosecutor's Office is coordinating the case.

In Bihor County, authorities confiscated approximately 54 cubic meters of wood following inspections of commercial companies in Remetea and Ceica. These investigations identified discrepancies between physical stock and official records, including unrecorded coniferous residues and spruce wood not registered in the SUMAL 2.0 application. The operations resulted in fines and the seizure of the unauthorized timber.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Bihor police confiscate 54 cubic meters of timber

Police in Bihor, Romania, confiscated nearly 54 cubic meters of wood from two companies following inspections that revealed discrepancies in timber records and illegal storage.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihor-police-confiscate-54-cubic-meters-of-timber

### 2026-09-20: Dumbrăvița police investigate illegal logging and threats against officers

Police in Dumbrăvița, Romania, are investigating illegal loggers who allegedly threatened officers with axes and farm tools during a pursuit involving three horse-drawn carts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dumbrvia-police-investigate-illegal-logging-and-threats-against-officers

---
Cite as: Romanian law enforcement forestry crime investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-law-enforcement-forestry-crime-investigations