20 arrested for logging

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police arrested some 20 residents of Ladongi village who were caught red-handed cutting down trees in Rawa Watumohai National Park recently.

Head of the Provincial Natural Resources Conservation Dominggus said they were nabbed by the joint operation team which had been intensifying its forest patrols.

The park, Dominggus said, contains rare species like anoa goats, pigs, deer and is suitable for natural tourism and research. (prs)