Logs seized in SE Sulawesi

Logs seized in SE Sulawesi

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari police seized eight cubic
meters of logs allegedly stolen from the teak forest in Wawonii
in the province.

Adj. Sr. Comr. Sumaryoto, chief of Kendari Police, said the
logs had been seized after acting on information from local
people living near the forest areas.

"We believe the owner of the logs knew about the seizure but
wouldn't claim ownership of them because the logs do not have the
necessary documentation. Only PT Inhutani has authority to slash
trees in the forest," he said.

Previously, 10 cubic meters of illegal logs were seized from
the forest area and Mar, who was suspected of ownership of the
logs, was still undergoing a police investigation.

Sumaryoto said the police would continue to crack down on the
widespread illegal logging in forest areas in the province until
Dec. 10, 2001. --Antara