Army warned against logging

Army warned against logging

JAKARTA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on
Thursday said he has ordered regional military commanders in
Kalimantan provinces to take firm action against their personnel
found guilty of involvement in illegal logging.

"I have warned the local military commanders in Kalimantan to
strictly supervise their subordinates in order not to be involved
in illegal logging," he said.

Speaking to journalists in Jakarta, Endriartono said he was
totally against any involvement by Army personnel because such a
crime caused losses to the state and damaged the environment.

"If there is an indication that Army officers are involved,
they will be subject to administrative and legal sanctions," he
added.

Endriartono said he had also ordered all the local Army chiefs
to help police and other security forces prevent illegal logging
from recurring in Kalimantan. "The Army is ready to provide
assistance if requested." -- Antara