Police to combat illegal loggers

JAMBI: Jambi provincial police have established a special task force to combat rampant illegal logging in the province, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

The task force comprised of 18 police officers, who will be assigned to investigate illegal logging in several areas in the province, including four national parks here, said Jambi police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Djoko Turachman.

Prior to their assignment, the 18 policemen, who were selected from 100 police officers in Jambi, will participate in training on illegal logging, including the methods used by illegal loggers. -- JP