Ebony seized in Ujungpandang

Tue, 19 Aug 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The city administration has
confiscated 1,959 cubic meters of ebony believed to be illegal.

Authorities are investigating the manager of a Japanese joint
venture company. The ebony was discovered at the company's
storehouse.

Chief of the city's forestry agency, Pither Gadi, said it was
believed the ebony was acquired to produce statues for Japanese
buyers. (37/09)

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