Illegal lumber seized in Sagada after tip-off
>> Sunday, October 22, 2023
SAGADA, Mountain Province – Police confiscated over P5,000 worth of illegally sawn pine lumber here in Sitio Maduto, Barangay Suyo, Oct.4, the regional police information office said.
Sagada Municipal Police Station officer in charge Capt. Aida E. Esteban said police were immediately deployed after a concerned citizen tipped off ongoing illegal logging activity at said barangay.
Another informant also confirmed that he passed by and saw said pine lumber while he was on his way to his farm.
Upon arrival, police operatives together with Environment officers of nearby Sabangan town found two chainsaws, nine pine lumber and felled pine tree worth P5,910.
The confiscated pine lumber and chainsaws were brought to CENRO Sagada for documentation and proper disposition.
Investigation is being conducted to identify suspects who will be facing charges for illegal logging.
Sagada Municipal Police Station officer in charge Capt. Aida E. Esteban said police were immediately deployed after a concerned citizen tipped off ongoing illegal logging activity at said barangay.
Another informant also confirmed that he passed by and saw said pine lumber while he was on his way to his farm.
Upon arrival, police operatives together with Environment officers of nearby Sabangan town found two chainsaws, nine pine lumber and felled pine tree worth P5,910.
The confiscated pine lumber and chainsaws were brought to CENRO Sagada for documentation and proper disposition.
Investigation is being conducted to identify suspects who will be facing charges for illegal logging.
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