Maria David
THE ministry of environment has confiscated 75 planks that were found buried on farm unit no.1902 in the Kavango West region after a tip off from the public.
According to ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, the planks are believed to have been illegally harvested from farm no 1903.
Muyunda stated that the discovery was made by the forestry officials responsible for the two Kavango regions on Friday.
Both farms are in Ncamagoro Constituency in the Kavango West Region.
Muyunda said provisional information indicated that the logs were harvested without the consent and knowledge of the farm owner.
“The illegally harvested planks were transported and buried in a kraal on farm 1902,” he said.
He indicated that all 75 planks were confiscated and transported to Mururani.
Muyunda said for now, no arrests have been made or fines issued. However, they have in their possession the names of suspected people involved in this illegal activity.
Muyunda stated that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
